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NAJMA ADAM LECTURER OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation School of Occupational Therapy DOW UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES. Occupational Therapy HELPING PEOPLE TO HELP THEMSELVES. Occupational Therapy Interventions.
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NAJMA ADAM LECTURER OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation School of Occupational Therapy DOW UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
Occupational Therapy HELPING PEOPLE TO HELP THEMSELVES
Occupational Therapy Interventions • Increase and maintain independence in activities of daily living (ADL’s) • Increase mobility & co-ordination • Caregiver education • Organized environment • Energy conservation • Adaptive Equipment • Increase dexterity & fine motor coordination
Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s) Basic ADL’s Instrumental ADL’s Self care • Feeding • Grooming • Dressing • Bathing • Personal hygiene • Toileting Interaction with physical environment • Putting things away & getting things out of the closet • Telephoning • Written communication • Using paper money, checks or coins • Using books, newspapers & entertainment equipments • Using public/private transportation • Leisure activities
Exercises ROM Stretching Active Weight shifting Transfer Posture & Balance Treadmill training Cycling Walking Strength & Flexibility Physical Therapy Interventions
Mobility & Co-ordination Aim Gait Balance Transfers
Speech Therapy Intervention • Swallowing disorders • Cognitive changes
Alternative Therapies • Music Therapy • Dance • Tai Chi • Cognitive Challenges • Daily Exercise • Vitamin/Mineral Supplements ALWAYS CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE BEGINNING
TAKE HOME MESSAGE Be a fighter and never lose hope