Occupational Therapy
The Department
of Occupational therapy promotes health, wellness, productivity
and quality of life by teaching skills and functions essential
for a productive, satisfying and self sufficient life. Our latest
imported equipment is specifically designed to improve vestibular
integration, strengthen muscles, develop joints and body alignment.
Who would benefit?
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People with physical disabilities: due to such
medical conditions as stroke, head injury, spinal cord injury,
hand and upper limb injuries, burns, orthopedic injuries and
sports or repetitive stress injuries. |
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Individuals with mental health problems: such
as depression, schizophrenia, behavioral problems, anxiety
disorder, substance abuse and eating disorders. |
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Children and infants: with developmental delay,
intellectual disability, handwriting difficulties, autism,
attention and behavioral problems, learning difficulties,
neurological conditions e.g. cerebral palsy and orthopedic
conditions. |
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Geriatrics or older patients
with: Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease,
and physical disabilities
such as arthritis. |
Our focus:
The focus of our occupational therapy program
is to promote social and personal independence. Our therapists
work with clients in such areas as:
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Basic movement. |
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Refinement of movement. |
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Sensory awareness. |
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Posture and muscle control.
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Body awareness. |
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Perceptual skills. |
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Spatial reasoning. |
Equipment:
We possess latest imported equipment specifically
designed to improve verstibular integration, strengthen muscles,
develop joints and body alignment. These include standers / walkers,
positioning equipment, swiss therapy balls, rehab mats, orthopedic
equipment, ambulation equipment and electro therapy equipment.
Our team:
Our team includes skilled and experienced professionals with indepth
knowledge of human growth and development, with specific emphasis
on the social, emotional and psychological effects of illness
and injury.
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