Managing Cervical Dystonia: What Does the Evidence Tell Us?
For many years, botulinum toxin injections were considered the cornerstone of cervical dystonia management. While effective for reducing abnormal muscle activity, they do not fully…
Posts by Rachael Hunter
Respiratory Considerations in Neuro Rehab
Respiratory dysfunction is often an overlooked component of neurological rehabilitation, yet it is a significant contributor to reduced function, increased hospitalisations, and decreased quality of…
Managing Concussion: Understanding and Treating Persistent Dizziness
Concussion is a common form of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), affecting approximately 170,000 Australians annually. While many recover within weeks, up to 15% experience…
Falls Prevention in People with Parkinson’s: Why Multidomain Interventions Matter
Rethinking falls prevention in Parkinson’s Falls prevention in people with Parkinson’s (PwP) remains one of the most complex challenges in neurorehabilitation. Exercise alone, while beneficial,…
Exercise intensity in neuro rehab: Why “how hard you work” matters
For decades, intensity has been a confusing and inconsistently applied concept in neuro rehab. Time spent, number of steps, frequency of sessions, and raw repetitions…
Vestibular Physiotherapy in Neuro Rehab: Screening and Assessment
Vestibular symptoms are common in clients with neurological conditions but often remain under-recognised. Dizziness, imbalance, blurred vision, and motion sensitivity can significantly impact function and…
Understanding Neurogenic Bladder
Bladder dysfunction, bowel dysfunction and sexual dysfunction are highly prevalent, but often under-addressed, issues for people living with neurological conditions. As allied health professionals working…