OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PROGRAMS
Teton Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation offers the following programs within occupational therapy: • Neurological Disorders • Activities of Daily Living. Asaholistic,evidence- basedprofession,occupational therapy’sapproach to rehabilitation goes beyond addressing upper extremity injuries in isolation to include the whole person and his or her functional needs and roles in all the appropriate environments. Occupational therapy practitioners also work closely with surgeonsor treatingphysicians toensure themost favorable therapeutic outcomes. Teton Physical Therapyand Rehabilitations occupational therapy teamassists in theevaluationand improvementof the patients in developing the skills to take care of themselves when a health problem limits normal, day-to-day activity, such as bathing, dressing, eating, preparing meals, doing housework and managing personal business. These skills that affect one’s ability to perform functional tasks are often referred to as activities of daily living (ADLs) or Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL’s) Occupational Therapists assess and address the various components and tasks that make up a client’s day. Therapy may include the following: • Exercises related to activities and function of the upper body • Training to improve self-care, dressing and activities of daily living • Training to improve medication and money OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY & DRIVING Our occupational therapists emphasize participation in daily activities and want to ensure that individualsaregiveneveryopportunity toenjoy the independence and freedom, for as long as possible. However, our occupational therapists are also responsible for ensuring the safety of all road users by making sure drivers have the skills necessary for safely driving and adhere to the road laws. Our highly skilled occupational therapists generate a profile of scores from a battery of tests given. This helps guide the clinical decision making and identifies the need to refer the client for other specialistassessments or treatment (e.g., to determine if the client’s vision can be further enhanced).
management and IADL’s • Assessment for visual and spatial impairment • Energy conservation measures for improved endurance • Home improvements for safety and increased independence • Training on the use of adaptive equipment to improve independence and safety during daily life tasks (e.g. tub chair, raised toilet seat, reacher, sock aide, etc.) as needed. • Assessment and treatment of cognitive impairments •Community livingskillssuchas:Theuseofpublic transportation • Home Safety Evaluations. As the population of olderadultscontinues togrow,homemodifications are a key factor in enabling individuals to “age in place,” or live in the place or home of choice. In 2010 an AARP study found that more than 80% of people older than age 50 want to age in their own homes for as long as possible. Occupational therapy services can be provided directly to clients who are experiencing a decline in safety or independence, or are planning for future needs. Occupational therapy practitioners provide client-focused interventions to adapt the environment in order to increase independence, promotehealth,andpreventfurtherdeclineor injury. Forexample,most fallsoccurathome, fromhome • Driving Assessments. Driving a car provides individuals with both independence and freedom. It is also the most frequently used mode of transportation for Americans. However, driving is a complex daily living activity that demands that the driver use multiple cognitive, sensory, and motor skills. Natural health declines associated with normal aging, as well as a variety of medical conditions and illnesses, can impair these skills, affectingaclient’sability toobtainor retainadriver’s license. If this sounds like you or a family member, please call us today!
hazards in combination with declining physical abilities. One strategy to reduce the incidence of falls is to have an environmental assessment and recommendations formodificationscompletedby one of our trained occupational therapists. In this type of situation, the occupational therapist can observe and evaluate all occupations (activities) occurring at and around the home, from activities of daily living (ADLs; bathing, dressing, other self- care activities) to instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs; preparing meals, doing laundry, performing home maintenance chores) to play and/or leisure activities (playing cards, exercising, playingamusical instrument,entertaining friends, enjoying hobbies).
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