Aisling van der Walt, BSc(OT), MRCOT, MSSNP. Specialist Neuro Occupational Therapist

Increasing Independence

Rehabilitative and compensatory strategies for people having difficulty with day to day tasks, including

• Making a meal

• Getting dressed

• Functional transfers

• Feeding 

• Toileting 

• Writing / Typing

• Work activities

• Hobbies

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Cognitive Rehabilitation

Functional assessment of the impact of cognitive impairment on daily activities

Development of a bespoke intervention plan to address cognitive impairment, including difficulties with:

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• Concentrating

• Multi-tasking

• Memory

• Problem solving

• Planning and organising

• Sequencing

• Insight and awareness 

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Wheelchairs and Equipment

• Wheelchair assessment, including powered chairs, specialist seating, buggies and outdoor mobility equipment 

• Wheelchair fitting 

• Advice for purchasing 

• 24 hour postural management assessment and recommendations 

• Home aids and adaptations advice

Arm and Hand Rehabilitation

• Functional activities retraining

• Strengthening & home exercise programmes

• Prefabricated and bespoke thermoplastic splinting 

• Saebo products rehabilitation

• Functional electrical stimulation (FES)

• Sensory re-education

• Constraint induced movement therapy

• Mirror box therapy

• Dexterity & fine motor retraining 

• Kinesio taping 

• Assessment for lycra garments and dynamic movement orthosis

Fatigue Management

Develop a bespoke fatigue management plan, including:

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• Identifying factors contributing to fatigue

• Understanding triggers to fatigue 

• Minimising effects of fatigue on daily activities 

• Learning to anticipate and manage fatigue 

• Understanding positive and negative management strategies

• General education for clients, family and friends