What is proprioception and how is it affected by neurological conditions?
Close your eyes. Do you still know exactly where your arms and legs are? That’s thanks to proprioception – your body’s ability to sense its position, movement, and force without needing to look. Nicknamed the “sixth sense,” proprioception is the internal awareness of your body in space. It allows you to walk without staring at […]
Exploring the profound impact of music on brain waves
Music has been present throughout human history, spanning all cultures and epochs. The variation is breathtaking – everything from traditional Aboriginal music performed on clapsticks and didgeridoos, to Yo-Yo Ma’s sublime rendition of Bach’s Cello Suite, or Taylor Swift’s outstanding live performances in the Eras Tour.
Living with Parkinson’s disease: how exercise can help manage fatigue
The brain is arguably the most complex part of the human body, but is responsible for our movement, speech, memory and behaviour; so when it comes to neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s the symptoms can be wide-ranging and all-encompassing. In this month’s blog, we explore one of the most common but least understood challenges of […]
Virtual reality therapy in functional neurology: advancing therapy options
Virtual reality is everywhere these days. The VR games market was valued at over USD$20 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow significantly more by 2030. And that’s just games. More serious applications of VR include training: Australian soldiers for combat Retail staff to prepare for the madness of Black Friday sales Emergency personnel […]
Dementia and Parkinson’s disease therapy using light therapy and brain stimulation
Discover the benefits of brain therapy for Parkinson’s and dementia patients. Improve memory, cognition, visuospatial attention, and motor control.
Structural Components: Exploring the Anatomy of the Brain
For most of human history, we’ve had very little idea of what the brain actually does. The Ancient Greek physician Hippocrates was clear in his view that ‘…from the brain and from the brain only arise our pleasures, joys, laughter and jests, as well as our sorrows, pains, grieves and tears.’ Aristotle, however, thought the […]
What is functional neurology?
Functional neurology is a field of neuroscience that seeks to improve the function of the brain and nervous system to relieve symptoms of many common conditions.
Brain training for brain injuries – how to promote brain healing
Like any other area of your body, your brain can be injured. And when it is, we need to find ways to help it adjust and heal so that you can function as well as possible. That’s where brain training comes in. How do you help the brain to heal after an injury? Rehabilitation is […]