The Concussion Rehab Clinic at Advanced Neuro Rehab Building expertise We have been working very hard behind the scenes to ensure our staff remain at the forefront of concussion management. Our extensive experience in the rehabilitation of people with traumatic brain injury and vestibular disorders gives us essential clinical knowledge in this field, and we have been closely following the progress made in concussion diagnosis and management in sport also. In 2017 when teaching in Johannesburg, Nicole (Our Senior Lead Physiotherapist) & I met with Professor Jon Patricios (fou ..read more

Today I spoke with David Bevan on ABC Radio about Motor Neurone Disease (MND). Note, MND is also known as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) in many places around the world. We discussed good care and rehabilitation, in addition to explaining some interesting new research that has been grabbing the headlines! You can listen to our talk here while it lasts (at the 1:01:50 mark) https://www.abc.net.au/radio/adelaide/programs/mornings/mornings/13432746 For quite a while there has been a discussion about the possible increased risk of developing Motor Neuron Disease for those people who engage in ..read more

April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month. Associate Professor James McLoughlin answers some questions about Neurological Physiotherapy and Parkinsons Disease   Why is neurological physiotherapy so important for people with Parkinson’s? People with Parkinsons of all ages suffer with motor and non-motor symptoms that impact on their day-to-day life. Motor symptoms like slowness, stiffness, weakness, balance, falls, gait changes and tremor can all improve with specific exercises. Non-motor symptoms like pain, poor sleep, anxiety and cognitive difficulties can also improve with specific exercises ..read more

This month Advanced Neuro Rehab (ANR) turned 15 years old! It is always nice to reflect on how far we have come since those early days! In 2005 Nicole and I decided to start up a private clinic with a specialist focus on Neurological and Vestibular rehabilitation. We had gained some valuable experience after 4 years working and studying in the UK. Nicole’s last role was as Superintendent Physiotherapists at The Bobath Centre in London, and I was working as Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist (Neurology) at St Georges Hospital, London. We both really enjoyed our jobs, but with a young family on ..read more

Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries (mTBI’s) or concussions can be extremely complex injuries that result in symptoms like dizziness and headaches, however, did you know that these injuries can even result in changes to the brain that may lead to anxiety, depression or even Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?   In our professional development this week, the ANR team was lucky enough to have Clinical Psychologist, David Unsworth come and speak to us about the physiology behind what can lead to anxiety and other psychological conditions in those who have sustained a mTBI/ concussion.   Th ..read more

As an essential service Advanced Neuro Rehab is still open for business. We are seeing one to one and home visit patients for physiotherapy appointments and taking all the required precautions to maximise safety for you, our staff and the wider community. For those who prefer not to attend a face to face session, or are required to stay at home, we can offer a consultation over the computer or phone with our ‘Telehealth’ service. Previously we had only rarely used this for our rural and interstate patients, but this week it has taken off for obvious reasons! It is very easy, and our staff will ..read more

COVID-19 Update Advanced Neuro Rehab continues to maintain the best possible hygiene and sanitation requirements in line with guidelines within WH&S policies. We are taking every measure to keep our community safe. We practise frequent and thorough hand washing with soap or alcohol-based hand rub Our work area is sanitised regularly through the day We stay home if we have any symptoms and get tested. We will continue to provide services as normal until advised otherwise by our Federal Government.  For more information, see: Australian Health Sector Emergency Response Plan for COVID ..read more