Empowering Stroke Survivors
Watch these videos to educate and learn more on stroke.
Reflection with Meditation
A few minutes on intentional reflection can impact positively on your whole day. Meditation is not about becoming a different person, a new person or even a better person. It’s about training in awareness and getting a healthy sense of perspective.
Stroke & Gaming Technology
Gaming technology enjoyed by millions in leisure time is finding a new audience – rehabilitation patients. ” I was fortunate enough to use video game technology, when I was in St George Hospital, to assist the movement of my affected wrist and fingers – GREAT SUCCESS.” – John Koletti
Stroke Reverse
Shown on Nine’s 60 Minutes Program – Stroke Reverse. Every 10 minutes in Australia, someone suffers a stroke. Watch this controversial stroke treatment from the USA.
Occupational Therapy
What can occupational therapy do for you after you’ve had a stroke? Check out how an OT used a task that was important to her client to help her reach her goals.
A New Technology Offers Better Treatment
A new 3D imaging machine helps doctors in the US diagnose and treat stroke earlier.
Music Therapy
Empowering stroke survivors through accessible music-making.
Stroke Survivor Journeys
Every stroke journey is different. Watch the journey’s of other stroke survivors.
Stroke in Children
Two Year Old William’s Stroke Recovery Journey
An Inspiration to Others
Emma Gee’s Inspirational Story “I don’t want to be someone in my recovery that does not step up.”
How a Family Survived a Stroke
Jeff’s Journey “The world keeps on going. I can’t afford to stop.”
A Rehab Journey of a 20 Year Old
Ryan’s Story “It is serious – bleeding on the brain”.
The New Normal
John Koletti “Life as I knew it had changed forever. I was suffering from dysarthria and left side hemiplegia.”
A Rehab Journey of a 34 Year Old
Steve Giannakopoulos “At 32 I never thought my life would change over night. My stroke affected my left side, I had to learn to walk again. Music therapy helped me regain my left hand function. Never give up!”
STROKE RECOVERY | REHAB ~ FROM PARALYSIS To PUSH UPS
This is my journey from laying in a hospital bed, partially paralysed, not being sable to move any part of my left side, to completing 20 push-ups. This was something that, at times, seemed unattainable.
STROKE RECOVERY | REHAB | MY PERSONAL JOURNEY
Exercise Videos
Learn new techniques and exercises to assist with your rehab journey.
Stroke Rehab Exercises - Studio
Stroke Rehab Exercises - Outdoor Boat Ramp
Stroke Rehab Exercises - Local Park
Stroke Rehab Exercises - Floor
Stroke Rehab Water Exercises
Occupational Therapy - Constraint induced Movement Therapy (CiMT)
CiMT focuses on forcing the use of the affected hand whilst restraining the unaffected hand (hand placed in a mitt). It is a 2 week course, four hours each day. The activities are repetitive and timed.
STROKE RECOVERY REHAB | FROM WHEELCHAIR TO JOGGING | A LONG FRUSTRATING JOURNEY
STROKE RECOVERY | RREHAB | FROM WHEELCHAIR TO JOGGING – This is my two year journey from being in a wheelchair, partially paralysed, to attempting to jog.
STROKE RECOVERY | REHAB | BLAZEPODS
STROKE RECOVERY | REHAB | BLAZEPODS TO ASSIST LEG & ARM DEVELOPMENT Using BLAZEPODS to assist my agility and balance after a stroke. The activities are engaging and challenging. I am in constant competition with myself – trying to improve speed and accuracy. It is something definitely worth trying.
STROKE RECOVERY | REHAB | IMPROVED MOVEMENT
STROKE RECOVERY | REHAB | IMPROVED MOVEMENT – A collection of exercises which have assisted me with improving walking & arm movement range.
STROKE RECOVERY REHAB | Learning to run and jump again, after suffering a stroke
My rehab journey, from laying in bed partially paralysed to running and jumping again.
STROKE RECOVERY REHAB | NEW TECHNOLOGY | “NEUBIE”
Over the last few weeks, I have been trialling a new device called NEUBIE. I am recovering from a stroke which left me partially paralysed on the left hand side of the body. NEUBIE is an electrical stimulation device. Used correctly, it is a great method for NEUROMUSCULAR RE-EDUCATION. In a very short period of time, I have noticed rapid improvement in : strength, range of movement and finger manipulation. This video is a snapshot of the last 2 weeks trialling the NEUBIE. Thank you to my wonderful Exercise Physiologist, Jana, for her ongoing belief and support.
TROKE RECOVERY | REHAB | FROM PARALYSIS TO PUSH UP
This is my journey , from laying in a hospital bed, partially paralysed, not being able to move any part of my left side, to completing 20 push-ups. This was something that, at times, seemed unattainable. The journey continues….life is good.
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