What our participants have to say
The boootcamp for me was a game changer, it improved me inside and outside, I finished so happy and motivated, that I really would like it to continue endless bootcamp, lots of fun! Highly recommended’
— Adelaide“Absolutely fantastic program. Do not hesitate to do this program if you get the chance. The benefits my husband got from doing this for the 5 weeks were sooo good. It’s also fantastic that it is coming to a regional area.”
— Mount Gambier“ I found it to be very beneficial for making slight improvements from my stroke4 years ago ,special thanks to Sam for her special organizational skills & rehab knowledge along with Jake they made it an enjoyable 5 weeks. I hadn’t been to the Elizabeth clinic before and found it be very user friendly , good disabled & general parking, clean , roomy, easy to get to for northern & country people, it would be a real shame if it wasn’t utilized more. Summing up I would ahve no hesitation recommending further bootcamps.
— Elizabeth‘1: Recommendations...I believe the program is extensive with a wide range of activities to stimulate and activate the upper arm. The varied number of trained professionals on hand always trying different techniques and continually tweaking methods for individuals was very beneficial.
2: Improvements...I was encouraged by the number of improvements I experienced in my shoulder and in my arm generally. Prior to the boot camp shoulder pain was pronounced and movement was limited. The boot camp had allowed me to regain more strength through exercises and activities to minimise pain and increase shoulder/arm movement at many time since my stroke.’
— Adelaide“Thanks once again for your organised and competent leadership of the boot camp group. We learned a lot from you and I think my arm has improved over the journey. From day one, it was a great experience, and I felt comfortable in the group, who were a great support, along with you, Jake and Izzy, who led well. I feel it was a well-designed program and beneficial to me personally. Thanks to you all..”
— Elizabeth“We can't thank you enough for your input and encouragement during the past 5 weeks of official boot camp and the extra visits we've been able to attend. The improvement is amazing. He is able to lift his left arm far higher than before and his coordination has improved well beyond our expectations. His left sided neglect has also improved to the point of being able to catch a tennis ball with his affected hand whilst standing unaided. Previously he would have not only missed the ball, but would have stumbled and probably fallen in the attempt.
Our regular GP was totally 'blown away' with his newfound abilities and asked for your details, to refer his stroke affected patients.
Apart from the physical benefits of the camp, the social aspect of X being with others with similar problems and struggles was encouraging to him as he could also see the improvement in them, and recognise the future ability in himself.
The Northern group has also been fantastic to us because he has been able to meet other stroke-affected folk who live in the vicinity, and I am sure he will continue to keep in touch with them. I really hope you can continue to offer this service to the Northern suburbs; it is much needed and has been truly worthwhile.
Please keep us informed regarding any future Bootcamps as X would love to be a part of them.”
— Elizabeth