Occupational Therapy: Enhancing Independence and Well-being

1. NAJMA ADAM LECTURER OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation School of Occupational Therapy DOW UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

2. Occupational Therapy HELPING PEOPLE TO HELP THEMSELVES

3. 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

4. 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

5. Dressing:

6. Eating :

7. Bathing:

8. Correct positioning.

9. Home Safety and Management

10. Home Safety and Management

11. Writing:

12. Writing aids:

15. Exercises ROM Stretching Active Weight shifting Transfer Posture & Balance Treadmill training Cycling Walking Strength & Flexibility Physical Therapy Interventions

16. Mobility & Co-ordination Aim Gait Balance Transfers

17. 1. Gait:

18. Initiating Movement

19. 2. Balance:-

20. 3.Transfers:

21. Speech Therapy Intervention • Swallowing disorders • Cognitive changes

22. Alternative Therapies • Music Therapy • Dance • Tai Chi • Cognitive Challenges • Daily Exercise • Vitamin/Mineral Supplements ALWAYS CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE BEGINNING

23. TAKE HOME MESSAGE Be a fighter and never lose hope

24. Thank you