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Emerging Out of Lockdown: Adjusting to a new routine or stepping back into the old one
By: Steph Cantrill With lockdowns, restrictions, and the recent COVID-19 outbreaks, many of us have been spending a lot more time at home over the last two years. But how do we make sure we come out strong on the … Read More ▷
Zoom Step-By-Step Guide
By: Steph Cantrill When you think of buzz words that have come out of the COVID-19 pandemic era, terms like “social distancing” or “self-isolation” might come to mind. But Zoom is definitely one of the words of the moment! What … Read More ▷
Fatigue and Post-Polio Syndrome (PPS)
Guest Blog Post By: Lynn Tullock – Clinical Development Manager and Senior Neurological Physiotherapist at Advance Rehab Centre Anne Biddlecombe – Senior Occupational Therapist at Advance Rehab Centre My muscles feel very tired and heavy, particularly after physical … Read More ▷
Article on the Knowledge of Brazilian Healthcare Professionals on PPS: A problem at large
By: Michael Jackson “The findings from the present study indicate that there is a critical need for improvement of knowledge about postpoliomyelitis syndrome among Brazilian healthcare professionals. The services provided by these professionals may therefore become compromised. Furthermore, … Read More ▷
Sister Kenny
By: Steph Cantrill We recently had a question submitted to our website, which was featured in the new Question and Answer session in Polio Oz News. The question was about Sister Kenny, and whether she actually cured polio. … Read More ▷
Lingering COVID-19 Effects: Some familiar barriers
By: Michael Jackson In my role educating health professionals about post-polio conditions it is important to compare and contrast aspects of other health conditions with Late Effects of Polio (LEoP). Doing so helps professionals to connect the features … Read More ▷
ATSA Independent Living Expo
By: Steph Cantrill Back in May, I was lucky enough to attend the Assistive Technology Suppliers Australia (ATSA) Independent Living Expo. It was a remarkable time in recent Victorian history. Large-ish crowds were all gathered in the one … Read More ▷
Clinical Practice Workshops Update: July 2021
By: Paulette Jackson Michael has been busy traveling around Eastern Australia this year since COVID restrictions have eased. It hasn’t been all sunshine and rainbows as he had to cancel four sessions due to COVID outbreaks in the … Read More ▷
COVID-19 Vaccination and Polio Survivors
By: Steph Cantrill *This article was updated on 23 July 2021 to reflect latest public health advice for AstraZeneca vaccination. Please note that information given here is general and not to be taken as individual advice. Please discuss … Read More ▷
Self-Advocacy
By: Steph Cantrill, with Liz Telford As many people know all too well, navigating the health system and getting the right treatment isn’t always easy. This is especially true if you have a complex condition that many health … Read More ▷
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