Occupational therapy (OT) is a part of healthcare that helps treat people of any age – from infants to adults – with sensory, physical, or cognitive problems. OT can help these patients regain independence in the mental, developmental and emotional ailments that strongly affect their ability to do their daily tasks.
Where a child is concerned, you can tell that they need occupational therapy if they are:
- delayed in developmental milestones for their age
- display behavioural issues
- have sensory processing disorders
- have trouble coping at school
- having difficulty with social interactions
- are struggling with motor skills
Children who display these symptoms need paediatric rehabilitation to develop their fine motor skills. The rehabilitation under the occupational therapy program will enable them to grasp and release things, learn to write, and develop computer skills. Children will also be able to improve their eye-hand coordination and learn positive behaviour and social skills.
Hand rehabilitation is a form of occupational therapy for children and adults who have problems using their hands, wrists, and upper limbs due to injury or a chronic condition. Occupational therapy is vital in hand rehabilitation, as OT’s primary goal is to maintain and improve functionality. Some tasks that a patient needs to do every day include:
- Holding and lifting objects
- Eating and cooking
- Brushing teeth
- Writing and typing
- Tying shoes, combing hair
Neurorehabilitation is a program under occupational therapy designed for people suffering from diseases, disorders, or nervous system injuries. Some of these diseases may include headaches, epilepsy and seizures, Alzheimer’s, Dementia, Parkinson’s, stroke, and others. OT can improve the daily functions of these patients, reduce their symptoms, and improve their state of being comfortable, healthy, and happy.
Occupational therapists work with their patients through a therapeutic approach to activities that are performed from day to day. They help patients recover, develop and improve as concerns their condition or injury, and get the skills needed to execute their tasks.
The best occupational therapists have a strong sense of compassion and empathy. Their other qualities include written and verbal communication skills and excellent problem-solving skills. Occupational therapists also possess patience and flexibility. The best occupational therapists should be aware of every minute detail and cause of the disease so that a personalised rehabilitation plan can be prepared and created. It can also prevent the disease from happening again.
Whether you are looking for rehabilitation or physiotherapy, and you’re somewhere in Hyderabad, there is only one place to go: the Mission Walk Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy Centre. We have all types of therapists in our centre, who are experienced and qualified. Our therapists and other staff members possess all the good qualities of healthcare workers you would want in your rehabilitation efforts.
Please get in touch if you have queries or want to book a consultation. Our contact number is 91 91773 00194, and our email address is rehab@missionwalk.in. If you are in a hurry, it’s always better to call us and our customer service staff would be of assistance to you immediately.
