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Improving outcomes for Parkinson’s patients 30 March 2021 World Parkinson’s Day is 11 April and we are highlighting the work of our OPH Parkinson’s Clinic Physiotherapy team which has recently introduced additional exercise classes to promote and facilitate neuroplasticity in patients living with early stage Parkinson’s. These high-level classes incorporate a multimodal approach in the delivery of exercise interventions which have been shown to be effective in the treatment of Parkinson’s. They include Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT BIG), yoga, high cadence cycling and non-contact boxing. A/Senior Physiotherapist Parkinson’s Clinic OPH Anita Rattray said they have also recently trained some therapists in the principles of PD Warrior to further entice and challenge their patients. “We aim to drive neural plastic changes in motor symptoms often experienced by people with Parkinson’s. These may incl... -
Opening of new OPH Therapy Hub 18 February 2021 The new Therapy Hub in T Block will open to patients and visitors on Monday, 22 February 2021. The purpose-built Therapy Hub at OPH will provide a spacious, contemporary environment for inpatients and outpatients undertaking rehabilitation following a stroke or amputation or living with neurological conditions. Our multidisciplinary teams are looking forward to working with patients in the Therapy Hub’s functional training unit which incorporates a universally accessible kitchen, laundry, bathroom and bedroom, providing the opportunity to enhance the patient’s rehabilitation experience and outcomes. The opening hours for the Therapy Hub are 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. View more photos of the new Therapy Hub (PDF). -
Praise for OPH Physios 03 February 2021 Care Opinion (external site) is an online platform that enables members of the public to tell us about their experience with our services. This information is used to improve services and to recognise staff and teams who may go above and beyond our patient's expectations. "I have Parkinson's Disease and currently having treatment by the Physio Department. "I just wanted to say a big thank you for the amazing hard work and dedication from the Physio Department at Osborne Park Hospital, especially Anita and her team. They show so much kindness, care, compassion and empathy. It's been an absolute delight and I look forward every week to our session. Thanks, guys and gals!" -
OPH Speech pathologists collaborate with people with Parkinson’s to help students 05 December 2020 The Osborne Park Hospital Parkinson’s Clinic team thanked their clients who recently attended a week-long specialist clinic to help university students. Available to third and fourth year ECU speech pathology students, the clinic was developed to help students gain experience in the delivery of evidence-based communication and swallowing therapies to patients, both face-to-face and via telehealth. The clinic trialled a simultaneous treatment model with some clients present in the room and others at home and online for their communication program. Rachel Bridle, OPH Senior Speech Pathologist said the clinic was successful in achieving group interaction and peer support and the speech pathology team plans to continue offering group therapy in this way. Clients commented on the enjoyment of camaraderie that was gained with the intensive daily therapy format and the consolidation of ... -
Celebrating our dedicated staff! 30 November 2020 Congratulations Barbara Pruks, our October Employee of the Quarter Award winner. Introducing our October OPH Employee of the Quarter Award winner, Barbara Pruks, Site Services Coordinator. Barbara was nominated for this award by Marie Slater, OPH Nurse Co-Director and Chuong Vo, Site Services Manager wholeheartedly endorsed this nomination. Barbara is described as exceptionally diligent and committed to improving the quality of our health care service. She not only has influence and impact within her department, she creates a path of excellence wherever she travels. Barbara has implemented new reporting processes to ensure patient safety. Her commitment to hand hygiene compliance and motivating PSA staff has resulted in 100% compliance rates for these staff which is an excellent achievement. She has also shared her artistic talents, volunteering her time to show patients how to create ar...
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30/07/2025