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Brainstorm

Locality: Port Macquarie, New South Wales

Phone: +61 1300 667 443

Address: 19 Ocean Drive 2444 Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.brainstormrehab.com.au/

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23.01.2022 Wondering how our services can help you? At Brainstorm, we look at the cause of your problem, not just the symptoms. Through assessment, we will aim to uncover the area within the nervous system that is not performing as well as we would like. We then focus on non-invasive activities that are designed to promote specific pathways in the brain. Some of the common therapies used are: ... - Light, visual and sound stimulation - Eye movement exercises - Spinal or limb exercises - Balance training - Breathing techniques The implementation of these therapies may improve overall brain function and change the way your body responds. This can mean activities that were once difficult, can become fun and enjoyable. Try some of these simple exercises today or call us on 1300 667 443

22.01.2022 [MONDAY MOTIVATION] Dealing with stress for prolonged periods of time may lead to exhaustion and serious health conditions. So how can we help ourselves to decrease stress? Here are a few tips: 1. Meditate routinely. It is recommended at least a few minutes of daily mindfulness. 2. Expand your REAL social network. 3. Music therapy (listening or playing).... 4. Have fun and laugh more. 5. Give yourself and others gratitude and praise. 6. Reduce technology. 7. Reducing brain injury- limit falls, avoid injury and support your general health. See more

17.01.2022 Postural muscles can influence the brain and vice versa. Therefore, damage and disruption to the brain function can lead to poor posture. This is evident with stroke patients, Parkinson’s Disease and some Tic’s. However, even more common but refined disorders like; ADHD, scoliosis, functional dissociation disorder, hemisphericity or eye palsy. Often a postural disorder is not a disorder of the muscuoskeletal system, sometimes the brain and nervous system function needs to b...e considered. Learn more from our BLOG https://bit.ly/363rKgu See more

17.01.2022 [UPDATE FOR OUR ST JOSEPH'S REGIONAL COLLEGE CHESS TEAM] @Brainstorm - for optimum brain function are proud sponsors of the Chess team. The College team vastly ...improved from the last tournament becoming more familiar with the online format of competition. The Team has placed overall second in a field of 24 Colleges and 100 players. This year they were narrowly piped at the post by Central Coast Grammar School. The team now wait for the announcement of the State Final. Hopefully this will be a face to face tournament. Coach Mr. Battiston is quietly confident that his team will be in the top 3 schools after the final. The team would like thank The College and our sponsors Brainstorm and Constable Printing for their continued support.

17.01.2022 Stress!! People who are under a lot of stress tend to do one of two things either they eat more or they eat less. But despite what they do, more often than not, people under stress gain weight! The body’s response to stress is a release of adrenaline which triggers the fight or flight response in your body. You’re highly energised to either fight the immediate danger (stress) or run away from it! Another hormone, known as corticotrophin releasing hormone (CRH) is release...d at the same time, along with cortisol. These elevated levels of adrenaline and CRH decrease your appetite at first, but unfortunately, this response is shortlived. The purpose of cortisol is to increase your appetite after an immediate danger (stressor) has passed. The trouble is, with chronic stress, your body is in a perpetual state of fight or flight, meaning more and more cortisol is being produced, thereby increasing your appetite. And even if you don’t eat morethe mere presence of this hormone slows down your metabolism and tends to cause fat retention, especially around the midsection! Some tips to allow your body to cope better with stress; 1. Get proper rest cortisol levels rise when you lose sleep and you may feel hungrier than you would with proper rest! 2. Take a walk even if it’s only for 1520 minutes several times a week. Exercise releases good hormones that make you feel better and reduce stress and it burns calories so it offers 2 for 1 benefits! 3. Eat six smaller meals a day and keep the diet healthy! This helps keep your blood sugar (insulin) and cortisol levels in check. 4. Relax yoga, meditation, sitting on a beach, reading a good book, watching a film this works like exercise to reduce stress by producing positive brain chemicals! 5. Laughter!! Watch a funny video, go out with friends you enjoy laughing also releases the good brain chemicals that relieve stress. Just keep in mind, nothing lasts forever. The stress will often pass. Just try to minimise the weighty effects it can have on you while it’s around!

16.01.2022 Do you have a child starting kinder next year? Have you considered a school readiness program? We know that early brain development is one of the most important pathways to ongoing learning, behavioral competence, positive social relationships and health. An appropriate school readiness program could facilitate identifying any weaknesses to help your family adjust to this new stage. Brainstorm offers functional and neurological assessments for children. Clinical assessment of the child’s balance,writing and posture reflexes, primitive reflexes, motor control and cortical endurance. Learn more from our BLOG https://bit.ly/3jmsxg5 or book a consult on 1300 667 443

14.01.2022 Have you ever wondered what parts of the human brain are in charge of what? In episode #7 we reflect on the structural and functional neuro-anatomy of the human brain looking at the how and why. Our 2 kilogram brain is an amazing thing, learn more about it here: https://bit.ly/2ZWbNFx #brainhealth #neurohealth #brainfunction #portmacquarie #wauchope

08.01.2022 [Balance] we are all trying to get it in our life, but what does it mean when it comes to our brain and overall health? It’s an important question. Just as a car has many components that allow it to safely take a corner at speed, we have many inter-working parts that allow us to remain stable and balanced. We must sense where we are in space, make constant small adjustments that bring us back to centre, and adjust these functions seamlessly. And for us to continue to balance... well, practice and exercise plays an important role. Some exercise examples include: - Grabbing a towel with your toes. - Standing on a cushion. - Walking heeltotoe. - Walking backwards. For more information on balance, health and brain function listen to our balance podcast #2 https://bit.ly/3d0NPhz See more

06.01.2022 Do you have a few questions about Brainstorm? Maybe you are wondering what to expect when you come in for a consultation or you are wondering what types of patients we see in our clinic? Follow this link https://bit.ly/3phrVfz to learn more about what we do and the different types of treatments we offer at Brainstorm - For Optimum Brain Function. #faqs #neurorehabilitation #balance #healthybrain #port #wauchope

05.01.2022 'Neurobics' activate the brain’s own biochemical pathways and bring new pathways online that can help to strengthen or preserve brain circuits. Most people have heard of the expression if you don’t use it- you will lose it!. This is certainly true with the neural- brain health. Some examples of Neurobics are: 1. Brush your teeth with your ‘other’ hand 2. Take a new route to work 3. Sit in a different place at work or school... 4. Maybe vary the morning routine a bit 5. Select your wardrobe for the day based on a sense of touch rather than sight 6. Complete a word puzzle or language activity for the day. Our practitioners at Brainstorm have a strong respect, understanding and skill for brain and neural health. If you have any questions please contact us on 1300 667 443 or book an appointment online https://bit.ly/3pkLkvO See more

04.01.2022 Brainstorm will be taking a break over the festive season to recharge our batteries, ready for 2021. The clinic will be closed from Friday 25th and will re-ope...n Monday 11th of January. If you require an appointment please contact 1300 667 443 or request an appointment online https://bit.ly/34vs5ap

04.01.2022 Are you at risk of falling? Maybe someone you know is? Many of these falls are preventable! Our falls risk test https://brainstormrehab.com.au/falls-risk-test.html is an online tool that can help you see how confident you are with everyday activities and if you may be impacted by a balance disorder. People with a high risk of falling can have their lives impacted in a negative way, finding daily activities, socialising and general engagement difficult.... The answers to these 14 questions can help our neuro rehabilitation therapist understand how best to assist you. If you have a friend that you feel might be impacted by a balance disorder please share this post so they can access the simple online test. #fallsrisk #balancedisorder #neurorehabilitation #portmacquarie #wauchope

03.01.2022 Can catching a ball help your memory? Researchers have supported a link with the development of manual dexterity like hand-eye coordination to be an essential element of cognitive strength. Recruitment of spinal and brainstem pathways can enrich brain development. Consider the actions of marching, catching and passing or even jumping - simple motor activities that can integrate cognitive power.... Here are some simple examples for all ages to try: Ball games - like tossing, passing and bouncing Ball and ball games Skipping Stationary marching with opposite arm cross-over Climbing Learn more from our BLOG https://bit.ly/32WuGJP

02.01.2022 Happy New Year We are back on deck ready to help you achieve your optimum brain health. Give us a call today https://bit.ly/39lHxHS

01.01.2022 Chess Champions Update: St Joseph's Regional College's gun chess team has made all the right moves as the youngest team at this year's National Interschool Chess Championship. The team, whose youngest competitors are just 14-years-old, competed this year in the open division against senior students after dominating the junior ranks.... The shift to an online tournament, after the annual roadtrip to Melbourne was cancelled, presented further challenges for the young charges who ranked a commendable 17th at the close of competition on December 1. Read the complete article here https://bit.ly/2VpAOGh