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Occupational Therapy
 Occupational
Therapy focuses on enabling clients to increase and maintain independence
in daily life activities of self-care, productivity and leisure.
Following assessment, an individual programme
is established in partnership with the client and occupational therapist.
The programme can be conducted individually
or in a group environment.
The Occupational Therapy programme may include:
- Education in self management techniques
- Energy management
- Task simplification
- Goal setting
- Ergonomics
- Problem solving
- Lifestyle balance
- Posture and
positioning
- Joint protection
- Relaxation techniques
 Graded activity
programme designed to maintain and increase range of movement,
strength and physical tolerance
- Hand
education and Therapy>
- Vocational Assessment
- Assessment and
provision of adaptive equipment ot assist with developing
independence
- Home environment
modification
- Exposure to new leisure
activities and skills
- Accessing community
resources
- Driving assessment - A
specialized driving assessment service provides advice and an
opportunity to practice new techniques. The aim is to regain
confidence and maintain independent mobility.
- Hire of assistive
equipment.
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Purchase of equipment and adaptive devices - QE Living Solutions>
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