Freezing of gait is often seen in conditions such as Parkinson Disease. It is an abrupt and unintentional interruption in gait progression, and happens when someone has difficulty starting or maintaining an effective stepping sequence. People often describe freezing of gait as feeling like their feet are stuck in mud or glue. It is a [...]
This month's gold star is awarded to Lynn for her hard work, dedication, and pushing herself out of her comfort zone. She has improved her ability to get in and out of her wheelchair, strength and selective movement. Lynn was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2007 and has been using a power wheelchair since Christmas-time [...]
This month's Gold Star Award goes to Manish. Manish contacted us in March 2021, just after being discharged from Auckland Hospital. Manish unfortunately suffered a stroke in February 2021, and as a result lost a lot of strength and selective movement on his left side. At that time Manish had been wearing and AFO brace [...]
You’ve had a stroke. Now what? Most people who have had a stroke, spend a couple weeks to months in the hospital receiving rehabilitation therapy. After this short time, they are discharged with little to no follow up. Many people are even under the impression that they can expect to see recovery during the first [...]
We were lucky enough to have Anna from Locomo come into the clinic the other day to show us the latest and greatest walking aids available. Locomo stocks premium walking aids, that are not only functional but look great too. Locomo has a wide range of walking aids, including: walking frames, 2-in-1 walking frame to [...]
