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How Centre of Movement’s intensive therapy is transforming lives in NZ Imagine being told that your child may never walk, talk, or move on their own. It’s a heart-wrenching prospect for any parent. But at the Centre of Movement, we’re helping children turn these challenges into triumphs.  A journey of courage and resilience – Emersyn […]

Medications and Exercise Participation at the Centre of Movement Managing chronic conditions in children often involves a delicate balance of medications and other supports to improve their quality of life. While these medications are crucial, they come with side effects that can intersect with the benefits of regular exercise. Exercise, much like medication, brings about

Maximising Functional Outcomes: Exploring Intensive Therapy for Children with Neurological Disabilities In the dynamic field of paediatric neurorehabilitation, the intensive model of therapy (IMOT) is revolutionising the way we approach therapy for children with neurological disabilities. By immersing children in 2-4 hours of therapy daily over 2-3 weeks, we harnesses the power of neuroplasticity—our brain’s

The Importance Of Strength Training In Children With Down Syndrome Down Syndrome is a chromosomal or genetic condition caused by the presence of an extra copy of chromosome 21, trisomy 21. Individuals with Down syndrome have three copies of chromosome 21 rather than two like their neurotypical peers.  Children with Down Syndrome have physical and

Hydrotherapy for Children Aquatic emersion or “Hydrotherapy” has been used as a holistic alternative therapy for centuries. Hydrotherapy can target general aches and pains of the body as well as aid in the management of many chronic conditions and diseases.  At COM our Accredited Exercise Physiologists utilise the warm water environment to provide therapeutic benefits