Strength & Motor Control Course
Onward Health's Strength & Motor Control Course is a structured, 6-session program rebuilding upper limb strength and movement quality following stroke, brain injury or spinal cord injury.
Once adequate range of motion is established, strengthening and motor control form the next stage of upper limb recovery including building the capacity and coordination needed for functional tasks. This course is best suited to clients who have adequate passive range of motion and are ready to build active strength and movement control.
Who we support
We commonly work with adults following:
Stroke (hemiparesis)
Acquired Brain Injury
Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury with upper limb involvement
This course is best suited to clients who have completed a foundational range of motion program, or who have adequate passive movement already. It is delivered one-on-one and tailored to the individual's presentation and environment.
The Strength & Motor Control Course may help with:
Reduced strength in the shoulder, elbow, wrist, or hand
Poor movement quality or coordination
Difficulty initiating or controlling arm movement
Reduced endurance for arm use during tasks
Compensatory movement patterns that limit function
What This Course Addresses
Assessment & Intervention Approach
Course Structure
The course runs over six sessions (45–60 minutes), delivered in person to allow for hands-on assessment and facilitation.
Session 1 — Assessment and goal setting. We measure baseline strength and movement quality and set goals tied to the functional tasks you're working towards.
Session 2 — Graded strengthening introduced at an appropriate load and intensity for your presentation.
Session 3 — Task-specific movement practice targeting the patterns underlying your functional goals.
Session 4 — Introduction of mirror therapy or constraint-based approaches where clinically appropriate.
Session 5 — Progression of strength and control tasks, increasing complexity and endurance.
Session 6 — Review and progression planning, re-measuring strength and confirming readiness to progress to the Fine Motor & Functional Grasp Course.
Functional Outcomes
The course aims to:
Improve strength through the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand
Improve movement quality and coordination
Reduce reliance on compensatory movement patterns
Build endurance for functional arm use
Prepare for fine motor and grasp-based training
Progress is measured at the start and end of the course using strength and goal-based outcome measures.
Cognitive rehabilitation services may be funded under:
NDIS
DVA
TAC / CTP schemes
Private referrals
We provide structured documentation aligned with funding requirements where required.
Eligibility & Referrals
Service Area
Onward Health provides mobile cognitive rehabilitation across the Sunshine Coast and surrounding regions. Therapy is delivered in-home to maximise functional relevance and real-world application.
Referral
If you are seeking cognitive rehabilitation on the Sunshine Coast, please contact Onward Health to discuss your goals and referral pathway.
