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MOVEability Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy for Kids

Locality: Beulah Park

Phone: +61 413 493 722

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25.01.2022 ACTION REQUIRED! Have you or any of your household been to any of these locations at these times. If yes, please follow the advice provided by SA Health and immediately self isolate, seek a Covid test and please CANCEL ALL THERAPY SESSIONS. Emails will be sent to clients in surrounding areas to confirm that they have not been to these locations prior to their next appointment.

25.01.2022 Some good points raised for those kids aiming or participating within elite sport

25.01.2022 Today the NDIA announced some changes to the way plan gaps are handled....

24.01.2022 Opportunity to get involved in kids triathlons....

24.01.2022 Occupational Therapy! As announced a few weeks ago, MOVEability is very excited to be offering Occupational Therapy services. Veronica Zalanyi is a very experienced OT and has worked in a variety of areas but has special interest areas in acquired brain injury, cerebral palsy and developmental delay. If you think your child may benefit from OT, please contact MOVEabilty for more information or refer to our website on: https://moveability.com.au/occupational-therapy-for-kids/

23.01.2022 Happy World Down Syndrome Day! On this day, people all around the world celebrate the lives and achievements of people with Down syndrome, creating a global voice, advocating for the rights, inclusion and well-being of people with Down syndrome.

23.01.2022 Anyone interested in para-badminton may want to check this out....

22.01.2022 Please check the new locations added noting Norwood Foodland and get tested if needed, better safe than sorry!

22.01.2022 What a wonderful match Adelaide 36ers vs Cooper's All Stars. Coop's return to basketball after almost 2 years, starting at the Entertainment Centre, can't get better than that!

21.01.2022 Something to consider....

20.01.2022 TONGS are a great household tool that be used to help build-up hand strength. Hand strength is vital for the development of fine motor skills. In this photo, Master Declan is demonstrating how tongs can be incorporated into play. It is also important to point out that Declan is practicing this activity in a position called half kneeling, with one knee up and one knee down which challenges his core stability. Well done Declan

20.01.2022 Indoor obstacle courses with activity stations are a great way to incorporate many gross motor skills into a therapy or play session at home. This particular course below is very biased towards working on balance. A majority of these items were purchased from Kmart and were very reasonably priced. However alternatively, everyday items from home can also be used to climb over to work on motor planning and strength or to step over to work on balance. In this photo you can also see bowling, in this circuit we completed this activity in high kneeling which is targeting core strength. Obstacle courses are only limited by your imagination, so for more ideas or information on how to do this with your child contact your therapist for tailored suggestions.

20.01.2022 Behind the scenes of tele-health. This is a Pilates style session for a 13yo client who is working on core strength and conditioning. Contact MOVEability if you are interested to find out more information! Edit: p.s. parents can join in too for their own workout

20.01.2022 These two superstars have very similar therapy goals and programs, so we seized the opportunity to do a mini-group session. This format of session was fun and social for the kids and parents alike. In this video Aaron was balancing on the buso ball, and Keira was completing high step-ups whilst both of course combined these tasks with throwing and catching for added difficulty!

19.01.2022 Hydrotherapy is back!!!

19.01.2022 Today, December 3rd, is the annual International Day of People with a Disability (IDPwD). IDPwD is a United Nations sanctioned day that is celebrated internationally. It aims to increase public awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability and celebrate their achievements and contributions. The Australian Government has been supporting IDPwD since 1996 and provides funds to promote and raise awareness of the day around Australia.

17.01.2022 Back in June I put a post up on FB about this legend Cooper who was 2 weeks post amputation. Now, 4 months later, Coop is out and about walking on his prothesis outdoors without crutches! In this session, Coop walked uphill, downhill, up curbs, on grass, gravel and bark chips. These subtle changes in terrain require subtle changes in our balance which for most people are automatic, but for those learning or re-learning to walk is an important component of developing safe independent mobility. Coop nailed this session and is in the midst of a rapid burst of confidence as he becomes more and more independent! This has been an absolute pleasure to watch and be apart of and I can't wait to see what happens next!! Go Coop

16.01.2022 Equipment prescription is one of the components of both our physiotherapy and occupational therapy services. In the photo below you can see David who is 7 months old who is trialling the PlayPak. The PlayPak is a super versatile and adjustable positioning system that can be used to support children in sitting, allowing the parent and or therapist to be hands free and in front to play and interact with the child. The PlayPak can also be used to assist in the development and tolerance of tummy time and subsequently the crawling position like teddy in the second picture.

16.01.2022 For the hydrotherapy clients, please read:

16.01.2022 Exciting News - MOVEability is expanding. Please welcome our new Senior Physiotherapist, Jasmine Newcombe. Jasmine brings over 10 years of peadiatric experience spanning across many settings including the community, rural, multi-disciplinary teams and large tertiary hospitals including the Womens & Childrens Hospital and Lyell McEwin Hospitals. Jasmine has experience in neurodevelopmental therapy, orthopaedics and acute rehabilitation. Jasmine is also a Clinical Educator at... the University of South Australia. Please also check out our webpage for more information on Jasmine https://moveability.com.au/about-us/ Please contact MOVEability to book your appointment with Jasmine on 0413 493 722.

15.01.2022 Doing what we need to do to keep therapy going during a pandemic!! On a positive note, I actually quite liked the face shield as it protected me from face splash

15.01.2022 A shout out to all the wonderful Occupational Therapists out there. Happy OT week!

15.01.2022 Series of short videos (bi-lingual) made by Movimento Down, Brazil, which show activities for babies and toddlers guided by physiotherapist Alexandra Wakahara. The short films describe activities and supports for children from birth to 3 months, 6 to 9 months, 9 to 12 months and for children older than 12 months. Collected by DownsSyndromeAssoUK We recommend parents discuss any of the activities shown with their childs physiotherapist before undertaking them, so they know they are right for their child. https://www.youtube.com/playlist

15.01.2022 Super Exciting Announcement! MOVEability is expanding again and is now very pleased to be offering Occupational Therapy (OT). Veronica Zalanyi is an experienced paediatric OT with over 16 years of experience.Veronica has a particular passion for working with children with acquired brain injuries, cerebral palsy and developmental delay. Having Veronica onboard means that we can now offer a collaborative multi-disciplinary approach to care for optimal therapy outcomes. Please contact MOVEability on 0413 493 722 to enquire about an appointment with Veronica.

14.01.2022 In home PE classes for children could come in handy very soon...

14.01.2022 Over this past weekend, I had the privilege to learn from the esteemed Dr Yvonne Burns at the University of Queensland and develop skills using the NSMDA Physiotherapy Assessment for Infants & Young Children Tool. Since the weekend, I have hit the ground running and already implemented my new found knowledge of the developing Neuro-sensory system!

14.01.2022 This is what a new beginning looks like!!! I have had the honour of working with this legend, Cooper, for exactly a year. I have seen the highs and lows that Coop has battled through. Earlier this year, Coop made the very brave decision to amputate his leg, and he is now 2 weeks post surgery. I am now filled with optimism for Coop and am super excited for this next phase. Watch this space.... great things are coming!!!!

13.01.2022 Always learning! The CP Challenge is an evidence based assessment tool to examine high level gross motor skills of children with cerebral palsy.

12.01.2022 I can't recommend this place highly enough!

12.01.2022 Why play with play dough? Because it is fun! But if you need more reasons then.. 1. Fine Motor Skill Development: great for developing hand strength needed for learning to write, use scissors fasten buttons etc... 2. Creativity and imagination: What will you create today? A snail? A scary dinosaur? Dinner for your dolls? The possibilities are endless 3. Calming: squashing and rolling a piece of playdough in your hand is a very calming activity. (And it might even give you a 5 minute break for a hot coffee ) 4. Develops hand-eye co-ordination: using a variety of materials and objects in playdough play can enhance hand-eye co-ordination. Recipe 2 Cups plain flour 4 Tablespoons Cream of Tatar 1 cup salt 2 cups water 2 tablespoons cooking oil Food colouring Method: mix all ingredients in a saucepan. Stir over medium heat for 3-4 minute or until the mixture congeals, stirring frequently. Or you can even try making it in the slow cooker (this is Veronicas favourite method as you can do other things while the playdough cooks) http://www.slowcookercentral.com/re/slow-cooker-play-dough/

11.01.2022 PRODUCT RECOMMENDATION Archies thongs have been a game changer for me personally. These thongs are designed by an Australian Physiotherapist, and are great because of the in-built arch support AND the tight straps which means no more toe grabbing. Unfortunately these do not come in kids sizes, but starts at size US 6 womens and US 5 for men which may be suitable for pre-teens and teenagers. Some children with various conditions such as cerebral palsy find it hard to wear tho...ngs and to keep them on their feet. In this scenario Archies would be well worth a try given the tight straps which makes keeping a thong on your foot much much easier. Archies Footwear can be purchased online at https://archiesfootwear.com.au/ or if you would like to try before you buy, I purchased mine at The Biomechanics Lab - just call before you go to make sure they have your size in stock! Please note, I do not have any affiliation with Archies, this is simply my personal opinion after having worn Archies for a year.

11.01.2022 Jodie&Soda from Mix102.3 present 36ers vs Cooper's All Stars!!!!!!! So if you are following along at home, you will know that I have posted about the amazing story of a boy named Cooper, documenting some of his remarkable journey as he re-learns how to walk with a prosthetic leg. Cooper has made significant progress since I last posted and is now going to attempt participating in his first basketball game in quite a while against none other than the Adelaide 36ers. If you are... interested in coming to join in and celebrate Cooper's journey the details are below: Where Adelaide Entertainment Centre When 12th November, 2020, 7:00 PM Website https://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx TICKETS ON-SALE NOW via Ticketek. Only $6!

10.01.2022 Happy International Day of People with Disability!

09.01.2022 CHECK THIS OUT! This is me! Running! Yesterday I had the privilege of having a 3D running assessment at The Biomechanics Lab. It is a pretty cool process where little markers are positioned on your joints and particular key points on your body, then you run on a highly specialised treadmill where you are recorded from every angle. The result is what you can see in the video below. This sort of assessment is considered to be the "gold standard" of objective measures, allowing... therapists to very specifically measure how your body is moving and thus where your strengths and weaknesses lie for better and more targeted therapy programs. This sort of assessment can also be completed by walking, depending on why and what you are measuring. If anyone is thinking that they may be interested in exploring this option for any particular reason, feel free to give the very kind people at the Biomechanics Lab a call or of course come chat to me, Hayley, at MOVEability. See more

08.01.2022 If you have concerns around your childs hips, please talk to your physio or GP.

07.01.2022 Telehealth - What, why and how? MOVEability will now be offering telehealth services in light of the social distancing requirements of Covid19 to ensure continued access to therapy services during this time. Check out the MOVEability website for more information:https://moveability.com.au/telehealth-for-kids/

05.01.2022 Athletics SA have an awesome 10 week winter Para-athletics program this year with Racerunning right at the heart of it for all ages and abilities. Its going t...o be great so Come along and take part of this fantastic initiative. https://www.athleticssa.com.au//para-athlete-winter-progr/ https://www.athleticssa.com.au/paraathletes/classification/ if you have any queries, please dont hesitate to get in touch. #RaceRunning #athletics #southaustralia #athleticssa #paraathletics #winterprogram #werunyourunirun #disabilitysport #mileendtrack

05.01.2022 UPPER BODY STRENGTH There are so many ways to work on your childs upper body strength; playgrounds, monkey bars, climbing a tree, swimming just to name a few. But whatever activity you choose, the key is repetition and frequency especially in children with low tone. Integrating exercises and activities into your childs weekly routine is the most effective way at developing strength. In my household we do swimming and gymnastics, and now we have a brand new Slackers Ninjaline and Slackline to build up some muscles. The set-up below also has the added physical benefits of working on balance and core strength simultaneously. If your child needs to build up some strength and you are not sure how to go about it, speak to your therapist for some personalised ideas and suggestions

03.01.2022 Fact or myth: weight training in children....

03.01.2022 For the basketball lovers...

03.01.2022 Have you heard about the Sports Voucher initiative of the South Australian Government? All children from reception to Year 7 are eligible to receive up to a $100 discount on sports or dance membership/registration fees. The purpose is to increase the number of children playing organised sport or participating in dance activities by reducing cost as a barrier. Follow this link to find out more: https://www.sportsvouchers.sa.gov.au/

01.01.2022 Balance + target practice! It is great to be back in business with therapy sessions resuming in some schools. In this photo, Ashanti is throwing the coloured beanbags onto the corresponding dot on the floor all whilst balancing on the buso ball

01.01.2022 The flyer says it all, a great opportunity to come and try race running for people who need some extra assistance with balance.