COGNITIVE AND MOTOR SKILLS TRAINING FOR CHILDREN

shop-mgr2023-01-06T09:32:43+08:00 Training works best when it has a broad focus. The body remembers better, when the brain is activated during training. If physical exercises are the sole focus of training, the cognitive aspect is missing and the brain remains passive. For children who must do daily exercises, training can become boring, if the child doesn’t see the purpose of it, and if training is only physical. It is important to remember that there are many benefits of training cognitive skills as well as motor skills. THE PLASTIC BRAIN If a brain is injured in a specific area, can the injury be lessened by...

INNOVATORIET – A WELFARE TECHNOLOGY EXHIBITION

shop-mgr2023-01-06T09:34:38+08:00 Innovatoriet, in the city of Horten in Norway, houses the largest exhibition of welfare technology in Europe. 150 different welfare technologies from 60 different providers are exhibited. Innovatoriet was founded to make it easier for physiotherapists, companies and other parties interested in welfare technology to find inspiration in one place, instead of having to search many different places. Innovatoriet works hard to spread information on welfare technology. Innovatoriet arranges two to three hour visits, where the visitor is introduced to welfare technology and its importance, and then is shown the products. At the end of the tour, there is time to reflect...

WELFARE TECHNOLOGY BRINGS MORE INDEPENDENCE

shop-mgr2023-01-06T09:36:32+08:00 Inger Oddershede is a welfare technology resource person at Vikærgården in Risskov. She uses welfare technology for more effective rehabilitation. It is frustrating to be dependent on others’ help, and not be able to manage daily tasks oneself. Welfare technology is technology that can help the user to care for his/herself more easily, thus bringing more quality of life. Training and exercises become more fun and motivating with effective technologies, instead of monotonous exercises. Welfare technology can also help staff in the caring professions to manage routine tasks in assisted living facilities and other settings. WHAT IS WELFARE TECHNOLOGY? A broad definition of welfare...

WHAT IS CEREBRAL PALSY?

shop-mgr2023-01-06T09:36:51+08:00 Cerebral palsy is an umbrella term for damage to the brain that occurs before, during or after birth.  The injury occurs before the brain is fully developed, not more than 2 years after birth. Individuals with cerebral palsy have difficulties of varying degrees. Typical symptoms are stiff muscles, involuntary movements, problems with concentration, and impaired fine and gross motor skills. The injury can occur in different parts of the brain; symptoms will therefore vary according to which part of the brain is injured. There are three types of cerebral palsy: Spastic cerebral palsy is the most prevalent type, and occurs in 80-90% of all cases....

A FATHER WHO WANTS TO DO MORE…

shop-mgr2023-01-06T09:37:07+08:00 Martin Hjort has a son, Gustav, who has cerebral palsy. Martin didn’t feel that Gustav achieved enough results from going to physiotherapy once a week. So Martin established the company INNOVAID, where he works every day, making a difference for Gustav and others in similar situations. In 2009, Martin Hjort attended physiotherapy every week with his son Gustav, who has cerebral palsy. At the physiotherapists, Gustav was given exercises to do at home with Martin. But for Gustav, then 3 years old, the exercises weren’t very motivating, and they didn’t bring the desired results. The exercises were good, but they weren’t...