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Neurological outpatient service

Rope Neuro Rehabilitation is now able to offer an outpatient service for those who can access the community with ease and who may find therapy in a clinic more motivating/stimulating or as a progression of their current therapy intervention.

The outpatient service will run initially from a clinic base in Balmoral, on Dominion Rd. Appointments can be made via contacting the office on 09 623 8433 or 021 753 273.

Vestibular Rehabilitation

Dizziness is one of the most common complaints for which people seek medical attention. Causes may be vertigo (BPPV), mild traumatic brain injury or post-concussion syndrome, inner ear disorders such as Labyrinthitis, neurological conditions such as Spinocerebellar Ataxia or Parkinson's Disease or other balance system disorders. Dizziness also can have a high correlation imbalance and falls. Rope Neuro Rehabilitation therapists are all experienced in vestibular rehabilitation a specific branch of Physiotherapy designed to assess and treat these disorders.

Aquatic Physiotherapy

Aquatic physiotherapy is not a new treatment option but there is substantial evidence to support its therapeutic benefits for a variety of conditions. Activities learnt in the pool can cross over into functional activities on land to benefit walking, transferring and other functional activities. Additional benefits include: reducing high tone or stiffness, improving balance, relaxation and exercise, especially if you have orthopaedic problems or pain. At Rope Neuro Rehabilitation all our physiotherapists are experienced and can provide aquatic physiotherapy and we have the unique advantage that we can travel to the pool that is best suited to you. With our knowledge of the facilities available in the Auckland Region we can discuss with you the best options for your needs. We offer such services in Epsom, West Wave, Millennium, and soon to be Lloyd Elsmore pools.

Nordic Walking

Nordic walking is proving to be a fun effective rehabilitation activity. Nordic walking can be beneficial to a wide range of people including those with neurological conditions and the elderly. Nordic walking is an intensification of normal walking with the use of specialised poles. Rope Neuro Rehabilitation has Certified Nordic Walking instructors.

Some of the benefits to be gained by Nordic Walking are:

  • Total body work out – incorporating both the arms and trunk
  • Increased balance – 4 points of contact
  • Lower perceived exertion
  • Increased coordination – use of right and left hemispheres in brain
  • Improved posture
  • Decreased stress on joints
  • 40% more calories burnt

Soft and Scotch Casting

We are able to provide a soft and scotch casting service in the community. The purpose of a splint/cast is to:

  • Maintain range of movement (ROM)
  • Improve muscle imbalance/improve biomechanical joint alignment
  • Increase function

The advantages of using soft and scotch cast materials for splinting include:

  • Removable and custom fit
  • No waiting list
  • Lightweight
  • Skin condition can be monitored
  • Quick to make
  • Resting splints and functional splints can be made

Tai Chi

Rope Neuro Rehabilitation is able to offer Tai Chi lessons and has qualified Tai Chi instructors.

We can provide one on one lesson's and hope to be able to provide group classes in the near future. Our Tai Chi is based on ACC's Modified Tai Chi program which has proven to be very successful in falls prevention.