OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
Introduction
Occupational Therapy is an allied health science dealing with both physically and
mentally ill clients. Occupational therapy uses the day to day activities of work,
self-care, leisure and play to enhance development of skills and possibilities.
It may include adapting the work or environment as per the present abilities of
the client, to achieve maximum independence and to enhance the quality of life.
OT Department
The department is equipped with sophisticated occupational therapy equipment. The
Occupational Therapy Department provides treatment & rehabilitation to the persons
with neuromuscular disorders. Occupational Therapy is intended to restore physical
functions in daily living activities, development of work tolerance & maintenance
of special skills.
The patients who suffer from Cerebral palsy, spinal cord and nerve injuries, and
all type of arthritis are assessed, evaluated and treated in this unit by using
various therapeutic activities and equipment to improve or restore functional capabilities.
Following equipments are available in the department for upper extremities training
and stimulating activities :
Sanding Apparatuses are available in different forms and are used for the
treatment of cases like adult cerebral palsy clients, paralytic or weak upper limbs,
The above apparatus is also used to develop performance areas i.e. range of motion,
muscle power, tone, coordination and functional abilities in the upper limbs.
Pegboards / Hand Therapy apparatuses are available in different shapes, sizes,
weights, colours and sets with different parameters used for comprehensive functional
testing and therapy for hand dysfunctions. Shoulder Wheel is used to improve range
of motion, muscle power, tone, co-ordination, and other functional aspects of upper
limb.
Finger ladder, Pronation Supination Machine are helpful in mobilization of
forearms, wrist and hand joints.
Wrist roller – for improving wrist & hand function.
Flexi hand exerciser & Color graded theraputty – for improving strength of
small hand & finger muscles.
Aim and objectives of occupational therapy unit.
1. To improve client care.
2. To provide systematic procedure for delivering of therapy care.
3. To improve quality of care.
4. To enhance positive therapy outcome.
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