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APRIL IS OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY MONTH!
“Theraputty” is used in occupational therapy in hand treatment. Putty exercises are a great way to strengthen hand function and improve mobility.
Some conditions/situations where an OT’s guidance and care can be beneficial are as follows:
April is Occupational Therapy Month, and in honor of this, Reddy Care Physical, Occupational, & Aquatic Therapy would like to take the opportunity to educate our patients and readers on the benefits of occupational therapy methods! Do you have an injury or medical condition that is causing you pain, limiting your daily activities, and preventing you from enjoying the things you love? Occupational therapy is a great way to learn how to get over these hurdles, improve performance and lower your pain symptoms. Would you like to learn more about how occupational therapy can help you eliminate your pain and improve performance? If so, Contact Reddy Care Physical, Occupational, & Aquatic Therapy today to request an appointment. WHAT IS OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY? TheAmericanOccupational TherapyAssociationdefinesoccupational therapyas “the only profession that helps people across the lifespan to do the things theywant and need todo through the therapeutic useof daily activities (occupations). Occupational therapy practitioners enable people of all ages to live life to its fullest by helping them promote health, and prevent—or live better with—injury, illness, or disability.” Occupational therapy can benefit people of all ages, from helping children with disabilities participate in school and social settings, to helping seniors improve their physical and cognitive health. One example of the ways an OT can improve a patient’s daily function is through adaptations. For instance, if a patient is having trouble feeding themselves, an occupational therapist can help them to make adjustments and adaptations to utensils to make mealtimes easier. This unique approach makes occupational therapy a vital part of health care. Occupational therapy is also a very common form of treatment for patients recovering from surgery, healing from injuries, or living with chronic conditions that affect their quality of life.
• Tendinitis • Multiple sclerosis
• Parkinson’s disease • Orthopedic conditions • Recovery after burns/scar management
• Neurological conditions • Carpal tunnel syndrome • Down’s syndrome • Cerebral palsy • Autism • Asperger’s syndrome
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY If you’re struggling to do everyday activities such as shower, get out of bed, open doors, or get dressed, occupational therapy could be a great option for you. Reddy Care Physical, Occupational, & Aquatic Therapy’s occupational therapy plans include: • An individual assessment to determine conditions, pain points, abilities, and patient goals. • Customized activities focused on the improvement of daily tasks and activities. • A final evaluation to determine if goals were met and to make changes to the plan/create another treatment plan of action if necessary Occupational therapy and physical therapy go hand in hand and can be integrated into care plans to help patients of all kinds to regain mobility, flexibility, improve range of motion, and regain a sense of independence in their daily routine.
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