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Advanced Recovery Systems

Discover how cutting-edge technology accelerates your rehabilitation journey

Advanced Recovery

Innovation Meets Recovery

Where cutting-edge technology accelerates your rehabilitation journey

Our state-of-the-art recovery centre features a therapeutic environment designed to promote engagement, comfort, and safety. It is equipped with robotic-assisted gait trainers, arm and hand exoskeletons, immersive VR systems, motion capture tools, and Tyromotion neurorehabilitation technology.

🚀 State-of-the-Art: AMADEO, DIEGO, and PABLO systems working in perfect harmony for maximum recovery outcomes.

Enhanced Recovery

Precise, targeted therapy delivers measurable improvements

Real-time Tracking

Continuous progress monitoring with adaptive programs

Increased Engagement

Gamified experiences make rehabilitation enjoyable

Smart Technology

AI-powered recovery

Integration

Technology Integration

Four pillars of innovation working together to accelerate your recovery

Robotics

Advanced robotic systems for precise movement therapy and consistent rehabilitation outcomes.

VR Systems

Immersive environments for engaging therapy sessions that make recovery enjoyable.

Motion Capture

Precise movement analysis and tracking for optimized rehabilitation programs.

Gamification

Engaging exercises for better outcomes through game-based rehabilitation.

Our Equipment

Advanced rehabilitation equipment for optimal recovery

Amadeo

GRASP

Exoskeleton

Diego

DIEGO

Advanced Upper Extremity Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation Device

DIEGO is Tyromotion's unique robotic upper extremity rehabilitation device for neurological and orthopedic conditions. DIEGO skillfully assists patients with its unique intelligent weight relief. Its 3-dimensional therapeutic area and virtual reality promotes therapy progress and allows functional training according to the individual rehabilitation goals.

DIEGO facts

Robotic and sensor-based rehabilitation device
Unilateral and bilateral therapy in one device – no configuration necessary
Assistive and interactive therapies for the whole arm
Applicable for adults and children in all rehabilitation phases
Short setup time of patient to device
End effector system (hands-on possible)
Assist-as-needed with intelligent gravity compensation (IGC)
Enables task-oriented training

DIEGO functionalities

Training of lost arm-shoulder functionalities in neurological, pediatric, orthopedic, and geriatric impairments
Distal support allows for a proximal initiation of movement
Active weight relief of the arms, IGC promotes an optimal mobilization of the arms
Virtual Reality supports cognitive rehabilitation and stimulates neuroplastic changes in the brain
ROM assessments as well as functional therapies for the upper extremity

Quick and easy patient setup with arm slings that attach to the arm both unilaterally and bilaterally
Accessible for both mobile and wheelchair patients
Two overhead arm units, individually adjustable arm slings, motor controlled ropes
Sensors capture the arms' positions as well as the joint angle

DIEGO in practice

Interactive therapeutic games
Assessments show improvements and rehabilitation progression
Reporting and documentation saves diagnoses & therapy results
Enables ideal transfer of what the patient has learned into everyday life

Quick change between adults and children
High net therapy time
Interactive therapies and task-oriented training with objects
Symmetrical and asymmetrical movements as well as cyclical and cooperative sequences of movement

Myro

Pablo

PABLO

The All-rounder for Activities of Daily Living

Therapies for hand, arm, shoulder, and trunk made simple and exciting. Position sensors and numerous accessories open up incredibly flexible therapeutic options in a safe environment for patients of all impairment levels.

PABLO facts

Sensor-based rehabilitation device for unilateral and bilateral training
Interactive therapies for the whole body (hand, fingers, arms, legs, trunk, head)
Wireless therapy device
Can be used by adults and children in all rehabilitation phases
Objective assessments, monitoring and reporting system
Assistance and movement guidance with Multiboard and Multiball for weaker patients

PABLO functionalities

Measurement of various gripping patterns of the human hand and the resulting forces
Built-in strength sensors measure extension and flexion force of the hand
Training of pronation and supination training as well as wrist extension and flexion training
Measurement of exerted force for pinch, lateral-, three-point- and interdigital grips
Motion sensors with built-in Inertial Measurement Units (IMU) measure every kind of body movement (head, arm, trunk, leg)
Ergonomic design for adults and children
Individual positioning of Motion sensors
Connects wirelessly via Bluetooth
Interactive movement training with audiovisual feedback

PABLO in practice

Endless possibilities: Combining PABLO motion sensors with the TYROS software enables various motivating therapeutic movement exercise with additional feedback
Assessments for measuring the strength of hand functions and the active range of motion of the upper extremity
Interactive therapy games increase motivation and ensure target-oriented repetitive therapy
Report and documentation options: Individual data and therapy progress are documented in an electronic patient file
Link to daily routine: Link to daily routine supports the motivation of the patient and enables motor learning
Minimal movements become visible: The sensitivity of the motion sensors enables tracking of elemental movements

Tymo

Tyrostation

D-WALL

Tele Rehab for Remote Areas

D-WALL

The Digital Mirror Revolution in Rehabilitation

D-WALL represents the mirror revolution in gyms. The Hi-Tech digital mirror not only allows you to perform each motor gesture with maximum control, but also makes it possible to analyse the performance in real time according to precise parameters.

Thanks to D-WALL, you can perform hundreds of exercises and programs ready to use, specific for posture, functional training, balance and strength. Assessment and training can be managed in an integrated way to provide a training guide in both Rehab and Health Fitness.

3D Camera

The 3D camera, placed in front of the D-WALL system, is one of the fulcrums of the system. Thanks to the body recognition and the interface gesture, the athlete and the patient get feedback in real time on each movement performed. The classic mirror thus becomes a digital mirror capable of detecting every single gesture with precision and reliability.

Video Wall

The mirror is perhaps one of the most widespread universal elements in the Fitness and Rehab area. TecnoBody has reinvented it to create a real revolution in gyms. Immersive Virtual Reality is the protagonist of this screen, capable of giving back an immediate biofeedback that is traceable to the intuitiveness that can be found in the mirrors.

16" Touch Screen Monitor

The management of the commands can be managed simply with the recognition of gestures by the 3D camera. To start an exercise just move a hand and stop it in correspondence with the chosen key in front of you. For an integrated management by the trainer the 16" touch screen monitor allows a complete interaction with the system.

TecnoBody Key

Each athlete is unique, each patient has his own program, each has a personal TecnoBody Key. By inserting TecnoBody Key in any device of the TecnoBody line, the system recognizes the owner and automatically sets up the guided training. TecnoBody Key contains not only the training program of your patient-client but also, above all, its assessments: strength, balance, stability, elasticity, etc.

The Strength Platform

The strength platform of D-WALL H-Sport is the optional element that completes your digital mirror for an even richer assessment and training experience.

Real-time Analysis

With the strength platform you can enrich D-WALL H-Sport with a real stabilometric kit, able to return all the data inherent to the analysis of 3D movement.

Comprehensive Testing

The four load cells on the platform allow you to perform Squat Jump Test, Fitness Test and Health Test with all the precision necessary to evaluate the strength of your athlete.

Intensive Treatment Programs

Treatment Stream A - Advanced Care

Comprehensive neurological rehabilitation program

Veteran Intensive Program (VIP)

Rebuilding Strength. Restoring Connection. Renewing Purpose

2-4 week residential recovery program for Australian Veterans and their partners

Why It's of Value

Developed in conjunction with Veterans, for Veterans, the Veteran Intensive Program (VIP) delivers an integrated, evidence-based approach to recovery and rehabilitation.

• Provides comprehensive treatment for PTSD, moral injury, depression, anxiety, chronic pain, sleep disturbance, and relationship issues.
• Combines medical, psychological, and physical rehabilitation in one coordinated program.
• Focuses on restoring function, independence, and purpose through structured daily therapy, training, and education.
• Offers a holistic pathway that supports the veteran and their family, fostering stronger relationships and long-term wellbeing.

"Recovery is a continual journey — the program equips you with the tools, discipline, and guidance needed to navigate it with strength and confidence"

When It Runs

• Residential format: 2-4 week intensive program conducted throughout the year.
• Each intake includes daily structured therapy, group work, physical rehabilitation, and wellness activities.
• Includes post-program telehealth and peer follow-up support to maintain progress and continuity of care.

How to Access

• Apply directly via the ACTIV website.
• Funded through the Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) using the D1328 form.
• Assistance is available to help Veterans and their doctors or advocates complete funding documentation.
• Referrals are also accepted from general practitioners, hospitals, and veteran service organisations.
• 6-8 week prior Medical Assessment — please note all Veterans entering the program will require a full medical assessment at 6-8 weeks prior to the program commencement date. This allows our team to cater for your individual medical needs.

Who It's For

• Australian Veterans managing multiple, interlinked health challenges — with treatment addressing the psychological, physical, and social impacts of service through an integrated team approach. Veterans ready to rebuild capability, confidence, and direction with the support of a coordinated multidisciplinary team.
• Australian personnel actively serving in the ADF with complex neuropsychiatric problems and multiple comorbidities ready to rebuild capacity, confidence and direction in life.
• Partners of Australian Veterans and of those actively serving in the ADF seeking structured recovery, improved communication, and strengthened relationships.

Location

Delivered through the Australian Centre for Trauma in Veterans (ACTIV) — a state-of-the-art multidisciplinary health and trauma recovery facility providing all medical and therapeutic services under one roof.

Take the Next Step

Website:

www.activ.net.au

Contact:

clinic@activ.net.au

Funding: Our team can assist you with your Department of Veterans' Affairs funding application. The program is billed at DVA rates, and there are no out-of-pocket costs for eligible veterans.

PROGRAM OUTLINE – guide only

The daily structure of an Intensive Multidisciplinary Treatment Program (IMTIP) is purposefully designed to optimise neuroplasticity, behavioural activation, and biopsychosocial recovery. The framework integrates evidence-based clinical interventions with restorative and experiential modalities to maintain therapeutic intensity while supporting regulation and recovery. Each day follows a rhythm that balances cognitive, emotional, and physical load to consolidate gains across multiple domains of functioning.

WEEK 1	MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY	SATURDAY	SUNDAY
8.00am	Trauma Informed Strength & Conditioning	Trauma Informed Strength & Conditioning	Trauma Informed Strength & Conditioning	Trauma Informed Strength & Conditioning	Trauma Informed Strength & Conditioning	Trauma Informed Strength & Conditioning	Trauma Informed Strength & Conditioning
8.30am	Group Check in and Peer Support	Group Check in and Peer Support	Group Check in and Peer Support	Group Check in and Peer Support	Group Check in and Peer Support	Group Check in and Peer Support	Group Check in and Peer Support
9.00am	Core Therapy Session	Core Therapy Session	Core Therapy Session	Core Therapy Session	Core Therapy Session	Core Therapy Session	Core Therapy Session
10.10am	BREAK	BREAK	BREAK	BREAK	BREAK	BREAK	BREAK
10.45am	Specialty Clinical Session – Individualised to Veteran	Specialty Clinical Session – Individualised to Veteran	Specialty Clinical Session – Individualised to Veteran	Specialty Clinical Session – Individualised to Veteran	Specialty Clinical Session – Individualised to Veteran	Specialty Clinical Session – Individualised to Veteran	Specialty Clinical Session – Individualised to Veteran
12.00pm	Lunch & Social Engagement	Lunch & Social Engagement	Lunch & Social Engagement	Lunch & Social Engagement	Lunch & Social Engagement	Lunch & Social Engagement	Lunch & Social Engagement
1.00pm	Physical Rehabilitation Session	Physical Rehabilitation Session	Physical Rehabilitation Session	Physical Rehabilitation Session	Physical Rehabilitation Session	Physical Rehabilitation Session	Physical Rehabilitation Session
2.30pm	BREAK	BREAK	BREAK	BREAK	BREAK	BREAK	BREAK
3.00pm	Complimentary Therapies	Complimentary Therapies	Complimentary Therapies	Complimentary Therapies	Complimentary Therapies	Complimentary Therapies	Complimentary Therapies
4.00pm	BREAK	BREAK	BREAK	BREAK	BREAK	BREAK	BREAK
4.15pm	Group Psychoeducation	Group Psychoeducation	Group Psychoeducation	Group Psychoeducation	Group Psychoeducation	Group Psychoeducation	Group Psychoeducation
5.15pm	Optional Fitness / Recreational Activity	Optional Fitness / Recreational Activity	Optional Fitness / Recreational Activity	Optional Fitness / Recreational Activity	Optional Fitness / Recreational Activity	Optional Fitness / Recreational Activity	Optional Fitness / Recreational Activity
6.00pm	BREAK	BREAK	BREAK	BREAK	BREAK	BREAK	BREAK
6.30pm	Dinner & Social Engagement	Dinner & Social Engagement	Dinner & Social Engagement	Dinner & Social Engagement	Dinner & Social Engagement	Dinner & Social Engagement	Dinner & Social Engagement
8.00pm	Reflection & Reset	Reflection & Reset	Reflection & Reset	Reflection & Reset	Reflection & Reset	Reflection & Reset	Reflection & Reset

Program Components

Trauma Informed Strength and Conditioning

Each day starts with focused grounding and regulation work designed to steady the body and sharpen the mind. Sessions draw on proven complimentary therapies such as controlled breathing, tai chi, and functional mobility drills. The aim is to reduce physical tension, improve focus, and establish a solid physiological baseline for the day's therapeutic work. These short, structured routines help regulate the nervous system, lower hyperarousal, and set participants up for maximum engagement and performance throughout the day.

Group Check-In and Peer Support

Facilitated by a clinician or peer recovery coach, this session promotes psychological safety, self-awareness, and emotional expression. Participants engage in mood monitoring and shared goal-setting, fostering mutual accountability and cohesion within the therapeutic community — key predictors of engagement and retention in trauma-focused rehabilitation.

Core Therapy Session

This session delivers evidence-based psychotherapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), or trauma-focused group work. These interventions target the core mechanisms of PTSD and related disorders, including maladaptive cognitions, avoidance behaviours, and emotional dysregulation. CBT and CPT improve cognitive restructuring and coping. EMDR facilitates memory reconsolidation and desensitisation. ACT enhances psychological flexibility and values-based functioning. Sessions are designed to maintain therapeutic intensity while preventing cognitive overload through structured pacing and clinical supervision.

Specialty Clinical Session

Rotating modules address co-occurring conditions commonly observed among veterans. Specialty sessions may include: Pain management (cognitive and behavioural pain coping, pacing, and graded exposure) Tinnitus retraining and oral health workshops (addressing sensory hypersensitivity and bruxism) Sleep optimisation using CBT-I (targeting insomnia and circadian dysregulation) Each module integrates medical, psychological, and functional components, reinforcing the program's holistic, concurrent care model.

Lunch and Social Engagement

Shared meals are structured as opportunities for social reintegration and behavioural activation, facilitated by staff to encourage adaptive interpersonal communication and social confidence. This informal therapeutic environment supports the generalisation of relational and emotional regulation skills developed earlier in the day.

Physical Rehabilitation Block

The afternoon begins with physiotherapy, occupational therapy, or movement-based rehabilitation sessions targeting chronic pain, mobility, and functional independence. Interventions may include graded activity exposure, hydrotherapy, strength and conditioning, or vestibular rehabilitation for mild TBI. These sessions leverage experience-dependent neuroplasticity and sensorimotor feedback to improve movement efficiency, reduce pain catastrophising, and enhance functional confidence.

Complementary Therapies

Complementary therapies are integrated throughout the program to support physical recovery, mental focus, and emotional stability. These evidence-based methods are designed to enhance body awareness, improve coordination, reduce hyperarousal, and restore operational readiness. They also promote better sleep, emotional regulation, and overall resilience — helping veterans regain control, rebuild confidence, and maintain long-term performance both in and out of service.

Group Psychoeducation

Daily psychoeducational sessions are led by multidisciplinary clinicians and cover topics including; Sleep hygiene and circadian regulation, Pain neuroscience and coping strategies, Relationship and communication skills, Nutritional education and metabolic health, Relapse prevention and stress management, Moral injury and spiritual wellbeing

Optional Fitness or Recreational Activity

Optional afternoon sessions offer the chance to stay active through physical training or low impact recovery work. Activities such as hydrotherapy, circuit training, or group recreation help maintain endurance, lift mood, and reinforce discipline. These sessions promote healthy routine, camaraderie, and the mental clarity that comes from structured physical exertion.

Evening | Reflection and Reset

Evenings focus on winding down with purpose. Veterans take part in peer support discussions, structured reflection, or family connection time — all aimed at reinforcing lessons learned during the day. This period helps consolidate insight, strengthen emotional control, and prepare both mind and body for the next day's work.

NIISQ Stream - Targeted Care

Focused rehabilitation for functional recovery

START - Short Term Acute Rehabilitation for Trauma

Rebuilding Strength. Restoring Connection. Renewing Purpose

A 2-4 week residential recovery program for people with TBI and PTSD

Overview:

START is a unique Neuroplasticity-focused 2-4 week treatment programme open to individuals who have experienced trauma with concomitant Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and known or suspected Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Within the programme is a comprehensive medical and mental health, quality of life, disability and impairment assessment. This will include a review of previous evaluations as well and checking appropriate pathology, neuroimaging and neurophysiology testing.

An individualised evidence-based treatment programme will be developed for each participant prior to starting the two-week intensive programme. Treatment is focused on both the traumatic brain injury and its sequelae as well as intensive treatment of concomitant PTSD. There is an optional third week available which focuses on all-abilities sports (cycling, kayaking, sailing, pickle ball, other) and recreation. This will include movie nights, group dinners and social events.

Open to:

• Eligible VA, NIISQ, CPD, health insurance patients and NDIS participants
• Includes individualised special programme for Defence/Veteran, and MVA groups
• No out-of-pocket expenses to health-participants
• Special programmes also available for partners and families

Assessments Include, where appropriate:

• Comprehensive Neuropsychiatry Assessment
• Rehabilitation Assessment
• Clinical, disability and impairment ratings and outcome measures
• Neuroimaging, including MRI

• EEG and long-term video-EEG
• Neuropsychological testing
• Pathology and genetic testing

Therapeutic Interventions Include, where appropriate:

• Pain Management
• Gait Training
• Hand and Upper Limb Rehabilitation
• Occupational Therapy
• Physiotherapy
• Exoskeleton therapy
• Hydrotherapy
• Exercise Therapy
• Artificial-Intelligence driven Neuroplasticity Rehabilitation Therapy
• Robotic-lead rehab therapy
• Gamified Rehab Experience
• Virtual Reality-based Rehabilitation

• Functional Electrical Stimulation
• Transcutaneous Electrical Stimulation
• Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation rTMS
• EMDR
• Medication Optimisation and deprescribing
• Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• Exposure Therapy - MET or so called 'Rapid Exposure Supporting Trauma Recovery (RESTORE)'
• Cognitive Rehabilitation
• CBT-I Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia
• EEG and Temperature Biofeedback

Group Therapies

In depth Education on Trauma, TBI and PTSD mechanisms and treatment options

Acupuncture, Tai Chi, Shinrin yoku, Mindfulness programmes, Yoga

Exercise Therapy

Laughter Clinics

All Abilities Recreation and Sport – including kayaking, water sports, sailing, cycling, golf, racquetball, squash, pickleball, geo-caching, movies, social events, and much more

PROGRAM OUTLINE – guide only

WEEK 1	MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY	SATURDAY	SUNDAY
8.00am	Trauma Informed Strength & Conditioning	Trauma Informed Strength & Conditioning	Trauma Informed Strength & Conditioning	Trauma Informed Strength & Conditioning	Trauma Informed Strength & Conditioning	Trauma Informed Strength & Conditioning	Trauma Informed Strength & Conditioning
8.30am	Group Check in and Peer Support	Group Check in and Peer Support	Group Check in and Peer Support	Group Check in and Peer Support	Group Check in and Peer Support	Group Check in and Peer Support	Group Check in and Peer Support
9.00am	Core Therapy Session	Core Therapy Session	Core Therapy Session	Core Therapy Session	Core Therapy Session	Core Therapy Session	Core Therapy Session
10.10am	BREAK	BREAK	BREAK	BREAK	BREAK	BREAK	BREAK
10.45am	Specialty Clinical Session – Individualised to Veteran	Specialty Clinical Session – Individualised to Veteran	Specialty Clinical Session – Individualised to Veteran	Specialty Clinical Session – Individualised to Veteran	Specialty Clinical Session – Individualised to Veteran	Specialty Clinical Session – Individualised to Veteran	Specialty Clinical Session – Individualised to Veteran
12.00pm	Lunch & Social Engagement	Lunch & Social Engagement	Lunch & Social Engagement	Lunch & Social Engagement	Lunch & Social Engagement	Lunch & Social Engagement	Lunch & Social Engagement
1.00pm	Physical Rehabilitation Session	Physical Rehabilitation Session	Physical Rehabilitation Session	Physical Rehabilitation Session	Physical Rehabilitation Session	Physical Rehabilitation Session	Physical Rehabilitation Session
2.30pm	BREAK	BREAK	BREAK	BREAK	BREAK	BREAK	BREAK
3.00pm	Complimentary Therapies	Complimentary Therapies	Complimentary Therapies	Complimentary Therapies	Complimentary Therapies	Complimentary Therapies	Complimentary Therapies
4.00pm	BREAK	BREAK	BREAK	BREAK	BREAK	BREAK	BREAK
4.15pm	Group Psychoeducation	Group Psychoeducation	Group Psychoeducation	Group Psychoeducation	Group Psychoeducation	Group Psychoeducation	Group Psychoeducation
5.15pm	Optional Fitness / Recreational Activity	Optional Fitness / Recreational Activity	Optional Fitness / Recreational Activity	Optional Fitness / Recreational Activity	Optional Fitness / Recreational Activity	Optional Fitness / Recreational Activity	Optional Fitness / Recreational Activity
6.00pm	BREAK	BREAK	BREAK	BREAK	BREAK	BREAK	BREAK
6.30pm	Dinner & Social Engagement	Dinner & Social Engagement	Dinner & Social Engagement	Dinner & Social Engagement	Dinner & Social Engagement	Dinner & Social Engagement	Dinner & Social Engagement
8.00pm	Reflection & Reset	Reflection & Reset	Reflection & Reset	Reflection & Reset	Reflection & Reset	Reflection & Reset	Reflection & Reset

NDIS Stream - Supportive Care

Maintenance and wellness-focused program

The PATH Programme

The PATH programme represents a comprehensive capacity building and lifestyle medicine programme for people living with neurological conditions. PATH focuses specifically on education, capacity building, and lifestyle-based therapies for challenges of people living with disability using the latest technologies in Neuroplasticity – how the brain heals itself.

What disabilities will be covered?

This programme focuses on neurological disabilities and how people can maximise their quality of life and enhance capacity building through harnessing the power of the brain and nervous system.

Intellectual Disability
Multiple Sclerosis
Stroke
Cognitive impairment/dementia
Traumatic Brain Injury

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Attention Deficit Disorder
Functional Neurological Disorder
Epilepsy
Autism Spectrum Disorder

Developmental Disorders
Down's Syndrome
Cerebral Palsy
Parkinson's Disease
Movement Disorders

Some Neuroplasticity-based

Therapies addressed in PATH Programmes

Individual Trial of Robotics, Artificial Intelligence based OT and Physiotherapies

Lifestyle Medicine therapies

Diet/ Nutritional Therapies

Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Optimisation Therapies

Exercise Therapies

Mindfulness

Art Therapies

Music Therapy

Dance and Movement Therapy

Tai Chi

Yoga

Writing and Reflective Therapy

Ecotherapies, Shinrin Yoku, Laughter Therapy, Sensory Integration Therapy

All Abilities Sports and Recreation Programme

Sound Therapy

Tyromotion Suite - Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Reality

Capacity Building and Education Sessions

in PATH Programmes

Core Education Topics

What is Neuroplasticity?
Evidence-based diet and nutrition
Exercise Therapy and Neuroplasticity in Disability
Depression and Anxiety and Neuroplasticity in Disability
Psychiatric Treatments in Disability
Comedy, Laughter and Neuroplasticity
Pain and Neuroplasticity
Memory Loss, Neuroplasticity and Disability
Neuroplasticity of Mobility Training
Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Optimisation
Sleep - how to get a great night's rest!
Challenging Behaviours and Neuroplasticity
Neuroplasticity based approaches to balance for people with falls risk

Specialized Areas

Complementary and Alternative Approaches
Swallowing, Aspiration Prevention
Relationships and Intimacy and disability
Medications options in disability
Managing medication side effects in disability
New and upcoming advances in neurotherapeutics
Neuroplasticity-based approaches to spasticity
Overcoming the Challenges of Incontinence

Reserve Your Space Now!

Limited Spots Available

Neuroplasticity: how the brain can heal itself!

2-4 week residential programmes available

Costs: We will work with you to ensure we can work within your NDIS package budget

All-inclusive including all meals and accommodation in Brisbane

No out-of-pocket expenses for patients!

Programme Activities for Family and Support Persons

Email to clinic@aahealth.com.au to reserve your spot - places limited.

Please Specify interest in 2, 3 or 4 week programme

Please specify nature of disability, topics and activities of interest and expectations of programme

Call 0428 850 470 for more information

PROGRAM OUTLINE – guide only

WEEK 1	MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY	SATURDAY	SUNDAY
8.00am	Trauma Informed Strength & Conditioning	Trauma Informed Strength & Conditioning	Trauma Informed Strength & Conditioning	Trauma Informed Strength & Conditioning	Trauma Informed Strength & Conditioning	Trauma Informed Strength & Conditioning	Trauma Informed Strength & Conditioning
8.30am	Group Check in and Peer Support	Group Check in and Peer Support	Group Check in and Peer Support	Group Check in and Peer Support	Group Check in and Peer Support	Group Check in and Peer Support	Group Check in and Peer Support
9.00am	Core Therapy Session	Core Therapy Session	Core Therapy Session	Core Therapy Session	Core Therapy Session	Core Therapy Session	Core Therapy Session
10.10am	BREAK	BREAK	BREAK	BREAK	BREAK	BREAK	BREAK
10.45am	Specialty Clinical Session – Individualised to Veteran	Specialty Clinical Session – Individualised to Veteran	Specialty Clinical Session – Individualised to Veteran	Specialty Clinical Session – Individualised to Veteran	Specialty Clinical Session – Individualised to Veteran	Specialty Clinical Session – Individualised to Veteran	Specialty Clinical Session – Individualised to Veteran
12.00pm	Lunch & Social Engagement	Lunch & Social Engagement	Lunch & Social Engagement	Lunch & Social Engagement	Lunch & Social Engagement	Lunch & Social Engagement	Lunch & Social Engagement
1.00pm	Physical Rehabilitation Session	Physical Rehabilitation Session	Physical Rehabilitation Session	Physical Rehabilitation Session	Physical Rehabilitation Session	Physical Rehabilitation Session	Physical Rehabilitation Session
2.30pm	BREAK	BREAK	BREAK	BREAK	BREAK	BREAK	BREAK
3.00pm	Complimentary Therapies	Complimentary Therapies	Complimentary Therapies	Complimentary Therapies	Complimentary Therapies	Complimentary Therapies	Complimentary Therapies
4.00pm	BREAK	BREAK	BREAK	BREAK	BREAK	BREAK	BREAK
4.15pm	Group Psychoeducation	Group Psychoeducation	Group Psychoeducation	Group Psychoeducation	Group Psychoeducation	Group Psychoeducation	Group Psychoeducation
5.15pm	Optional Fitness / Recreational Activity	Optional Fitness / Recreational Activity	Optional Fitness / Recreational Activity	Optional Fitness / Recreational Activity	Optional Fitness / Recreational Activity	Optional Fitness / Recreational Activity	Optional Fitness / Recreational Activity
6.00pm	BREAK	BREAK	BREAK	BREAK	BREAK	BREAK	BREAK
6.30pm	Dinner & Social Engagement	Dinner & Social Engagement	Dinner & Social Engagement	Dinner & Social Engagement	Dinner & Social Engagement	Dinner & Social Engagement	Dinner & Social Engagement
8.00pm	Reflection & Reset	Reflection & Reset	Reflection & Reset	Reflection & Reset	Reflection & Reset	Reflection & Reset	Reflection & Reset

Resources

Neuroplasticity

The Brain's Superpower

Discover how your brain rewires itself and how cutting-edge technology accelerates recovery

The Science

What is Neuroplasticity?

Your brain is remarkably adaptable – it can rewire itself throughout your entire life!

Neuroplasticity is your brain and spinal cord's incredible ability to adapt, reorganise, and create new connections in response to learning, experience, or injury. This isn't just for kids – your brain stays flexible and ready to change at any age.

💡 The Key Insight: Through targeted, meaningful therapy, you can literally "retrain" your brain to restore function and develop new pathways.

Neural Rewiring

Happens at any age!

🧠

RECOVERY

Recovery Power

Why Neuroplasticity Matters in Recovery

Rehabilitation programs are designed to unlock your brain's potential for rewiring and recovery.

Neural Re-routing

After a stroke, motor functions can "re-route" through alternative brain regions

Targeted Practice

Intensive, purposeful therapy drives real structural changes in the brain

The Framework

10 Core Principles

These evidence-based principles guide how we structure every rehabilitation program

Use it or lose it

Neural circuits weaken without activity

Use it and improve it

Practice strengthens specific functions

Specificity

Training must target the desired skill

Repetition matters

Sufficient practice drives change

Intensity matters

Higher intensity yields stronger outcomes

Time matters

Earlier interventions are more effective

Salience matters

Meaningful tasks drive better results

Age matters

Plasticity occurs at all ages

Transference

Learning one skill enhances others

Interference

Bad habits can block recovery

Real Applications

How We Apply Neuroplasticity

Evidence-based therapies that harness your brain's natural ability to rewire

Traumatic Brain Injury Recovery

Proven techniques for motor function restoration

🎯 Mirror Therapy

Visual feedback tricks the brain into activating motor pathways

🏃 Task Training

Real-life movements to restore mobility and independence

🧠 Mental Practice

Visualizing movements activates the same neural networks

Advanced Tech

Cutting-edge tools amplify recovery

🤖 Robotics

Precise, repetitive movements with real-time feedback

🥽 Virtual Reality

Immersive environments make therapy engaging

🎮 Gamification

Game elements increase motivation and adherence

Personal Care

AI-powered adaptation to your needs

🧮 Smart AI

Real-time therapy adaptation based on your progress

📊 Progress Tracking

Detailed monitoring of your recovery journey

🎯 Custom Plans

Therapy tailored to your specific goals and abilities

Future of Recovery

Technologies That Amplify Neuroplasticity

See how cutting-edge technology supercharges your brain's natural healing abilities

Robotics

Robotic exoskeletons provide precise, repeated movements that help retrain your neural pathways with incredible accuracy.

Virtual Reality

Immersive VR environments make therapy fun and engaging while providing real-time feedback on your movements.

Artificial Intelligence

AI adapts your therapy in real-time, ensuring optimal challenge levels for maximum neuroplastic change.

FES (Functional Electrical Stimulation)

Targeted electrical stimulation activates muscles and nerves, promoting functional movement and accelerating recovery outcomes.

Exoskeleton

Wearable robotic suits provide powered assistance for walking, standing, and movement training to restore mobility and independence.

Tele Rehab for Remote Areas

Remote rehabilitation services bringing expert care to patients in rural and remote locations through advanced telehealth technology.

Brain-Computer Interfaces

Direct brain signal control allows practice even without physical movement, priming your motor circuits for recovery.

Gamification

Game elements like points, levels, and rewards make therapy addictively fun while encouraging the repetition you need.

Clinical Practice

How This Translates Into Practice

Evidence-based implementation of neuroplasticity principles in everyday therapy

Assess Individual Needs

Comprehensive evaluation and personalized therapy planning tailored to each patient's functional goals and recovery potential.

High-Repetition Training

Intensive, systematic practice with continuous progress tracking to drive meaningful neuroplastic changes.

Meaningful Tasks

Real-world activities that matter to patients, ensuring therapy transfers to daily life and personal goals.

Aerobic Integration

Cardiovascular exercise paired with therapy sessions to prime the brain for optimal learning and recovery.

Smart Technology

Strategic use of VR, robotics, and AI to enhance motivation, engagement, and therapeutic outcomes.

Prevent Bad Habits

Careful guidance to establish correct movement patterns and prevent compensatory behaviors that could hinder recovery.

Conditions We Treat

Comprehensive Care for Complex Conditions

ARC provides targeted therapy and support for patients across a broad range of complex neurological, psychological, and physical conditions through evidence-based rehabilitation programs.

Our comprehensive TBI rehabilitation program integrates cutting-edge technologies and evidence-based approaches to optimize recovery outcomes, with a special focus on cognitive rehabilitation based on the INCOG 2.0 guidelines:

Cognitive Training

Strategy-embedded therapist-guided programs
Improvements in attention and working memory

Virtual Reality Training

Ecologically valid cognitive challenges
Real-world scenario simulations

Robot-Assisted Training

High-repetition safe stepping practice
Promising results for severe mobility issues

Technology-Based Cognitive Rehabilitation

The INCOG 2.0 guideline series (IITR, 2023) provides comprehensive recommendations for:

Core Focus Areas

Attention & Processing Speed
Executive Functions
Self-Awareness & Memory
Cognitive-Communication
Post-Traumatic Amnesia

Implementation Approach

Structured, Therapist-Guided Programs
Strategy Training Integration
Computerized/VR Tools

Latest Evidence (2024)

Systematic reviews show positive effects of computerized cognitive rehabilitation after TBI, particularly when programs are strategy-embedded and therapist-guided. Benefits include improvements in attention, working memory, and processing speed.

Virtual Reality for Cognitive Training

VR scenarios target multiple cognitive domains through ecologically valid tasks:

Key Applications

Attention Training
Processing Speed Enhancement
Working Memory Exercises
Executive Function Training

Real-World Scenarios

Simulated environments include shopping, street crossing, and multitasking activities, providing ecological validity and engagement.

Telerehabilitation Innovation

Remote delivery of cognitive rehabilitation through digital platforms:

Clinical Benefits

Improved targeted cognitive outcomes
Enhanced participation metrics
High feasibility and satisfaction rates

Implementation Guidelines

Secure platforms with caregiver onboarding
Fatigue-aware scheduling
Goal attainment tracking
Return-to-work/school monitoring

Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES/NMES)

Surface or implanted stimulation precisely timed to functional tasks, enhancing neuroplasticity through sensorimotor integration and cortical reorganization.

Evidence & Applications

FES therapy combined with task-specific training (FEST+TST) shows promising results across TBI cases. While TBI-specific controlled data remains developing, principles generalize effectively to patients with central motor pathway injury.

Clinical Implementation

Peroneal-nerve FES for foot-drop during functional walking tasks
FES-cycling for conditioning and spasticity management
Conservative parameter titration with monitoring of skin integrity and fatigue

Virtual Reality (VR/XR) for Balance, Mobility, and Upper Limb

Non-immersive (screen-based) or immersive (HMD) VR that embeds goal-directed tasks with real-time visual, auditory, and haptic feedback; often "exergaming."

Upper Limb Recovery

A 2024 narrative systematic review of VR for upper-limb function in TBI identified six studies showing improvements in motor control and function versus conventional therapy. Benefits appear greatest when VR augments task-specific training.

Balance & Mobility Training

Multiple reviews (2022-2024) synthesize studies showing VR-based balance/mobility training can improve TUG, BBS, gait speed, and dynamic balance versus usual care, with strong feasibility/engagement.

Treatment Mechanisms

Contemporary reviews emphasize VR's capacity to deliver enriched environments, graded dual-tasking, external focus of attention, and error-augmented learning—factors linked to motor relearning after ABI.

Robotics & Robot-Assisted Gait Training (RAGT)

Exoskeleton or end-effector systems delivering high-repetition, progressive locomotor or upper-limb practice, often with body-weight support and rich feedback.

Evidence & Outcomes

For TBI specifically, published evidence has grown but remains earlier-stage than in stroke/SCI. A 2025 feasibility protocol focuses on gait speed and participation after severe TBI. Broader ABI syntheses report functional outcome improvements with robotic gait training when adequately dosed and combined with overground practice.

AI-Driven Personalization & Prognosis

Machine-learning models that optimize rehabilitation by personalizing dosing/progression and predicting outcomes with AI-assisted controllers for adaptive difficulty and feedback.

Outcome Prediction

Advanced ML models using comprehensive inpatient rehab data can predict FIM change and discharge outcomes after TBI, enabling case-mix-adjusted planning. External validation shows promising results for clinical integration.

Decision Support

Recent developments highlight rapid growth in prognostication and decision support capabilities, combining imaging and clinical data for more precise treatment planning.

Gamification for Motor Outcomes

Strategic application of game mechanics (points, levels, leaderboards, adaptive difficulty) to enhance adherence and intensity, often integrated with VR or conventional tasks.

Clinical Benefits

In TBI rehabilitation, serious-game interventions demonstrate significant feasibility and adherence gains, with documented improvements in motor and balance outcomes. Gamification augments intensity and motivation—particularly valuable in long outpatient courses.

Implementation Strategy

Effectiveness is maximized when tied to measurable, task-specific goals with carefully graded difficulty progression. This approach maintains engagement while ensuring therapeutic validity.

Clinical Implementation Guidelines

Use VR to raise repetitions and embed dual-task and vestibular challenges in a safe environment
Expect moderate gains on activity-level outcomes when VR is dose-matched and integrated with therapist-guided goals
For patients with attention/fatigue issues, begin with short bouts and clear external focus tasks; scale immersion and complexity over time
Consider RAGT for patients with severe mobility limitations to achieve early, safe, high-repetition stepping; pair with overground and task-specific walking practice
Monitor orthostatic tolerance and cognition; integrate visual or gamified feedback to maintain engagement

Evidence Summary for TBI Rehabilitation

For TBI, the strongest tech-adjacent evidence currently supports:

VR/XR Applications

To improve balance, mobility, and engagement and to deliver ecologically valid cognitive challenges.

Computerized Cognitive Rehabilitation

Therapist-guided computerized cognitive rehab aligned with INCOG 2.0, emphasizing strategy training, goal orientation, and telerehab where appropriate.