Alvin needs help with everything – also being upright and moving
Alvin was a completely healthy 6-year old boy until leukaemia changed his life forever.
Meet Oliver. He is One in a Billion - A Real-Life Neuro Hero
Oliver is a trooper, a real-life Neuro Hero. His life has consisted of chronic pain, operations, investigations, admissions, therapies, daily physiotherapy, speech and language therapy, countless medications and…
Research shows that 94% of the patients improved their clinical outcome with assisted walking-movement
A new, international meta-analysis on patients with genetic and acquired neuromuscular disorders breaks good news for assisted movement therapy. The study, published in a peer reviewed journal, shows improved…
Music therapy for kids with disabilities
Music plays a big part in most people’s lives. It can be relaxing, spark certain feelings and increase quality of life. For people with disabilities, music has several advantages and can help to develop mental,…
How can people with disabilities benefit from occupational therapy?
We have previously talked about physical therapy and how it has the opportunity to enrich an individual’s life. But what about occupational therapy?
The benefits of goal directed training for individuals with disabilities
For an intervention to be goal directed training, it has to begin with a goal, which must be practiced until achieved. But what does goal directed training for patients with disabilities entail?
What is Hydrotherapy?
Hydrotherapy can help children and adults who are liable to lose strength and muscle bulk because of their inability to move independently. Thanks to the weightlessness of the water, they are able to stand upright…
Interview with Katarina Lauruschkus: Physical activity for everyone
Physical activity is important for everyone, including children with disabilities. Not only is it essential for health benefits, such as increasing the mobility and functionality, but it can also give a sense of…