Transitions Physiotherapy Perth

Here is a really great blog about how stress interacts with pain from NOI.

Stress, Pain, and the Body The relationship between stress and chronic pain isn't incidental. Stress influences your entire system. So what's actually happening in your body?

Good to understand the difference between PD and Essential Tremor.

Good to understand that neurological physiotherapy can help with both. People with Essential tremor also likely have some balance and coordination changes and movement training can help with this.

As part of the Parkinson's Australia community, you know more than most about what it means to live with a movement disorder - or to love someone who does.

That's why we wanted to share something from our sister organisation, Essential Tremor Australia.

Essential Tremor (ET) is actually the most common movement disorder in Australia - affecting over 300,000 people. Yet it's widely misunderstood, frequently dismissed, and often confused with Parkinson's itself. Even doctors sometimes mix them up.

Here's the key difference:
In Parkinson's, tremor typically occurs at rest and stops during movement. In ET, it's the opposite - tremor appears during movement, like reaching for a cup or writing. ET doesn't cause the slowness, stiffness, or freezing of Parkinson's, and treatments are completely different.

Read more about the differences between Parkinson's and Essential Tremor on this page here: https://hubs.la/Q04rWDxV0

They are related enough that the Parkinson's community often has connections to ET - whether that's a friend, family member, or even someone who may have been misdiagnosed.

If someone in your life has a noticeable hand or head tremor, ET may be worth exploring.

Which brings us to some exciting news.

On Saturday 24 October 2026, Essential Tremor Australia is holding its Inaugural National Conference in Sydney - and everyone is welcome.

Whether you're living with ET, supporting someone who is, or simply want to learn more, this is a rare chance to hear directly from leading experts and connect with the Australian ET community for the very first time.

What's on:
Dr Stephen Tisch - neurologist and Head of Neurology at St Vincent's Hospital Sydney, specialist in DBS and MRI-guided focused ultrasound

Professor Richard Bittar - neurosurgeon and Victoria's most experienced MRgFUS practitioner

Craig Parrish - Principal Lawyer at Maurice Blackburn, specialising in insurance and disability law for people with neurological conditions

A lived experience panel and practical guidance for managing daily life with ET

Essential Tremor Conference details:
📅 Saturday 24 October 2026, 9am–5pm
📍 Sydney Masonic Centre

Please note this is an in-person event for people living with Essential Tremor and their care partners, or allied health professionals treating ET patients, so if you or someone you know has ET, we'd love to see you there.

Get tickets here: https://hubs.la/Q04rWF1G0

I’ve been at a training today considering decision making and assessment for equipment to help people transfer. Organised by the Australian Physiotherapy Association. So good to catch up with colleagues and share learning and experiences.

This post from LinkedIn explains the diagnosis of Parkinsonism very well.

Neuro Physio can help in all types of Parkinsonism.

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/michael-s-okun-97075565_one-of-the-best-discussions-at-the-aspen-share-7489303965415944193-aOzL/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios&rcm=ACoAABmd49gBvxEzmQ36BNQoQE-Us5sKsZgdUV4

In recent months, as part of my work as a physiotherapist for people with dementia, I have had a key role in supporting family and care staff in indentifying, understanding and managing pain for people who are non-verbal. I have also shared this free on-line resource from Dementia Training Australia about the ‘Pain Puzzle. While the training module is aimed at registered nurses, it is suitable for anybody supporting people with dementia. Highly recommend this.

Recognition, assessment and treatment of pain, Dementia course DTA Increase your understanding of pain assessment and management for people with dementia living in a residential environment. Online dementia courses, DTA

These are some of the exercises that feature at the TPP Circuit class.

TPP’s first circuit class for Neuro and PD happened today!!!
Here’s me will all my tools in my cart heading down the ramp at Chichester Sporting Hall. Everybody put in a great effort.

All the information about the Neuro & PD Bootcamp Circuit class coming to Woodvale this week is on the website. Take a look...
https://www.transitionsphysiotherapyperth.com.au/neurological-physiotherapy/neuro-parkinsons-disease-bootcamp-circuit-class/

🧠 Newly Diagnosed Seminar 🧠
Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with Parkinson’s within the last 5 years? Join us for an informative and supportive seminar designed for people living with Parkinson’s, their families, and carers 💙
📅 Thursday 20 August 2026
⏰ 10:00AM – 1:00PM
📍 The Niche – Conference Room, 11 Aberdare Rd, Nedlands WA 6009
Hear from Consultant Neurologist Dr Delara Javat, alongside a valuable Q&A panel with Parkinson’s Nurse Specialists led by Clinical Lead Sheree Ambrosini.
🥪 Light lunch provided
🎟️ Parkinson’s WA Financial Members: FREE
💲 Non-Members: $50
Seats are limited – register early to avoid disappointment! RSVP by Monday 10 August 2026
https://loom.ly/E4zGCms
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📞 (08) 6457 7373