Solas
Rehabilitation
Aisling van der Walt, BSc(OT), MAOTI, MRCOT. Specialist Occupational Therapist
Services
Some of our most popular services are listed here. Please get in touch if you don't see what you require and Aisling can discuss your individual needs.
Increasing independence
Rehabilitative and compensatory strategies for people having difficulty with day to day tasks, including personal care tasks, domestic activities, and leisure interests.
Cognitive rehabilitation
Functional assessment of the impact of cognitive impairment on daily activities
Development of a bespoke intervention plan to address cognitive impairment.
Includes difficulties with memory, concentrating, multitasking, problem-solving, planning and organising, insight and awareness.
Wheelchairs and pressure care
Assessment for wheelchairs and specialist seating
24hr postural management programme
Assessment of pressure care needs and management plan, including specialist cushion recommendation
Home aids and equipment recommendations
Arm and hand rehabilitation
Falls prevention
Fatigue management
Rehabilitation of strength, dexterity, co-ordination, sensation and function
Pre-fabricated and bespoke thermoplastic splinting
Access to specialist adjuncts such as functional electrical stimulation, constraint induced movement therapy and kinesio taping.
Comprehensive falls management plan and advice to reduce frequency of falls and safeguard in the event of falls.
Develop an individualised fatigue management plan, reduce the impact of fatigue on daily functioning. Understand factors contributing to fatigue, and positive and negative coping strategies.
Nursing home support
Support for nursing home residents and staff with manual handling, posture and pressure care, falls prevention, aids and devices to support wellbeing and independence.
Returning to work
Vocational rehabilitation to support people returning to work after a neurological illness or injury.
Expert Witness
Formally trained expert witness
Objective and comprehensive expert reports to assist the Court with Quantum cases
Claimant and defendant instructed