OHIP Doesn't Pay for Physio for Many Under-18

OHIP doesn't pay for physio for many under-18

Filed under: paraplegia physiotherapy

Since leaving rehab in a wheelchair a few months after his accident, Ben has received intensive neurological physiotherapy two or three times a week. Today, he can support his full weight on his legs. He can get around with the aid of a walker and …
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New Spasticity Guideline Promotes Early Access To Physiotherapy, UK

Filed under: paraplegia physiotherapy

A patient with spastic paraplegia (spasticity of the legs) has increased leg muscle tone; they feel tight and rigid, and there are exaggerated knee jerk reflexes. The symptom of hipertonia is commonly used when describing spasticity – this refers to …
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Quadriplegia & Paraplegia Physiotherapy Machine – Controller Optional: Brain wave Emotiv EPOC, Touch Screen, Joystick, Wireless Mouse. This prototype machine is developed for paralysed people with full body Quadriplegia or lower body Paraplegia to daily Physiotherapy and to interact with other by typing, sending message, Skype, chat, etc. This machine is designed and developed by SteelForce Engineering (Malaysia). Interested further development joint venture or manufacture can contact Mr.Steven Tan at [email protected].