Occupational Therapy

At our clinic, we provide comprehensive occupational therapy services aimed at enhancing your quality of life and independence. Occupational therapy is a client-centered approach that focuses on helping individuals of all ages overcome challenges related to daily living, work, and leisure activities.

 

Who is Occupational Therapy for?

Clients who require assistance in their home in regards to equipment hiring or purchasing and modifications to improve their activities of daily living.

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This can be achieved by...

Modifying the environment for better access

  • Installing grab rails in the shower
  • Installing ramps, platform steps, or chair lifts
  • Bathroom/kitchen modifications

Developing support or intervention plans and education to the individual, their family, and carers

  • Providing falls education and training
  • Creating pathways to achieve their goals of independence

Prescribing assistive technology (aids or equipment) to facilitate activities

  • Shower chairs or stools to reduce the risk of falls in the shower and manage fatigue|
  • Long-handled aids for personal care and dressing, such as a reacher or a sponge
  • Pressure cushions to reduce the risk and severity of pressure wounds
  • Special plates or cutlery to increase independence with feeding
  • Wheelchairs, mobility scooters or hoists
  • Raised toilet seats or over toilet frames

Supporting skill development

  • Independent living skills (cooking, cleaning, etc.)
  • Alternative dressing techniques
  • Pain and fatigue management strategies
  • Routine building and self-management strategies

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