Highlights from Smart Strokes 2024: Pioneering Stroke Rehabilitation Research and Practice
In August 2024, I had the privilege of being on the organising committee for the Smart Strokes Conference, hosted on the Gold Coast. This...
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ashan32
Nov 252 min read
Translating evidence-based practice into sustained delivery of mCIMT in the real world: My latest publication to maximise upper limb recovery after stroke
At Cortex Neuro Rehab, we pride ourselves on providing cutting-edge, evidence-based neurological physiotherapy to help stroke survivors...
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ashan32
Jun 62 min read
Understanding the Impact of Modified Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy (mCIMT) in Home-Based Neurological Rehabilitation: Insights from Perth's Leading Neuro Physio Practice
I'm really excited to share that the 3rd study from my PhD has just been published in Disability and Rehabilitation. Full article:...
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ashan32
Jun 63 min read
Go Canucks Go: Reflections on the World Congress of NeuroRehabilitation in Vancouver
I'm finally over my jetlag from a flying visit to Vancouver to attend the World Congress of NeuroRehabilitation. This was my first...
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ashan32
Oct 14, 20233 min read
Igniting my passion for physiotherapy: reflections on the APA conference
I had the privilege of attending the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) conference IGNITE 2023 last week in Brisbane, and I must...
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ashan32
Sep 27, 20231 min read
Guess who just got published in the Journal of Physiotherapy!!!
Another post, another publication. But not just any publication, this one has been published in the Journal of Physiotherapy!! The JoP is...
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ashan32
Sep 27, 20232 min read
My first research publication!!!
It's been a while coming, but I've just had the first paper from my PhD published. Unlocking the restraint—Development of a behaviour...
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ashan32
May 8, 20232 min read
Give your muscles a jump-start with electrical stimulation
Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) is a technique that uses electrical currents to stimulate the nerves and muscles. NMES can be...
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ashan32
May 8, 20233 min read
Not just ticking boxes- clinical reasoning is essential for neuro physios
I've had a few new clients lately who were surprised when I've sat down with them to go through goal setting, and then use this to guide...
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ashan32
May 8, 20233 min read
Myth-busting FND
There's been some misinformation and misconceptions happening lately on Twitter (and other platforms) about FND. These views aren't...
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ashan32
Oct 14, 20224 min read
Has stroke constrained your arm? Contact Cortex Neuro Rehab about CIMT.
Ashan Weerakkody first wrote this blog post on behalf of the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) National Neurology Group, and it...
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