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Stroke Maintenance Group | |||
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| Aims and Objectives: | ||||
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to improve mobility, balance and strength; | |||
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to minimize contractures of the affected limbs; | |||
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to maintain or improve independence in daily activites; | |||
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to monitor walking and the use of aids; | |||
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to promote a sense of well being; | |||
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to identify any risk of falling; | |||
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to implement fall prevention strategies. | |||
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| Format | ||||
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groups with a maximum of 6 clients in each group are conducted weekly
on Friday morning and afternoon. |
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Morning Group 10.00 to 10.30 am: Group Exercise 10.30 to 11.30 am : Circuit Exercises |
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Afternoon Group 1.00 to 1.30 pm: Group Exercise 1.30 to 2.30 pm: Circuit Exercises |
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Who Can Attend? | |||
| People who: | ||||
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have on-going problems resulting from stroke and have completed intensive rehabilitation; | |||
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are referred to Strathdon Day Therapy Centre by their doctor, or may self refer after discussion with their doctor; | |||
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are assessed by our therapist as being suitable to join the group; | |||
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are able to transfer and walk 20 metres with walking aids. | |||
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Cost | |||
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$8.00 per session. It is expected that members of the group will attend all ten sessions, to gain a maximum effectiveness of staff and client's time. |
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Who Do I Contact? | |||
| After obtaining
a referral from your doctor contact: Community Services Program Administrative Assistant Strathdon Day Therapy Centre 9 Jolimont Road Forest Hill, Victoria, 3131 Business Hours: 9845 – 3114 After Hours: 9845 – 3110 |
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