Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy

Home occupational therapists are most often needed in instances where a person needs help handling the activities of daily living. In most cases, occupational therapy will begins with perceptual motor training. In other cases, patients might require neuro-developmental sensory training. We at Home Care RN pride ourselves on delivering the best occupational therapy to each our patients. With a team of certified and highly qualified staff, we make sure that our patients get the best care and results possible.

Training Provided in Occupational Therapy

If a person requires the use of an assistive or an orthotic device as a result of illnesses or injury, we at Home Care RN will provide the necessary training so that our patient can use their new devices confidently. Another common service that we can provide our patients is splinting, depending on patient needs.

Additionally, there might be certain modifications that need to be made in patients' homes. Establishing these modifications is not an easy task and can leave a family overwhelmed. Our occupational therapists will make sure that all of the stress is taken out of the process by providing efficient expertise and knowledge in the area.

Two other important services provided by our occupational therapists include diversional activities and body mechanics training. These training methods will teach patients how to conserve their energy through breathing techniques as well as exercises. Additionally, muscle re-education will be another focal point of this therapy. Work simplification is another topic that we focus on.

Our Approach to Occupational Therapy

Home Care RN offers the following services for occupational therapy: 
  • Training for assistive device
  • Task simplification and energy conservation techniques
  • Recommendations for home modification
  • Evaluation for home safety
  • Training in the daily living activities
After we have determined the exact requirements of our patients, we recommend all the training techniques that we would be using to make sure that we bring about a drastic improvement in their lives. We believe that occupational therapy is a great way to enhance the overall quality of life of a person.
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