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Occupational Therapy (OT)
for people with
Parkinson’s Disease
Phinoj K Abraham, MOTh.,Clinical Neuro Occupational Therapist
NewRo, Bangalore - 27
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Overview
• What is Occupational Therapy (OT) ?
• When OT services are indicated ?
• How OT can help a person with Parkinson’s
Disease?
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What is Occupational Therapy?
• Occupational therapy is skilled treatment which
helps people to be “independent” in their day-to-
day activities i.e.,“Occupations”.
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Activities of Daily Living (ADL)
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OT in Parkinson’s Disease
ADL
• Day today activities
Work
• Productive job / work
Leisure
• Time passing Activities
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When OT services are is indicated ?
OT is indicated if there is a decline in• upper extremity strength, sensation, endurance, hand function• activities of daily living (ADL)
(feeding, grooming, dressing, bathing, toileting)
• functional transfers(tub transfers, toilet transfer)
• home management abilities(cooking, laundry, house hold activities)
• or if there is need for work simplification /modification / energy conservation
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How OT can help a person with PD
Skilled treatment in rehabilitating lost physical function Exercises through purposeful activities
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Adaptive Equipments
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Adaptive Devices
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Home Modification
• Barrier free environment
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Home Modification
Toilet
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Home Modification• Kitchen
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Home Modification
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How OT can help a person with PD Contd…
• Client and caregiver guidance
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Benefits of OT services
• OT services can help a person with PD to– adapt to his / her living environment – restoration of maximum possible function– participate more fully in day – to – day activities– Enhance recovery & outcomes– Improved quality of life– Prevention
• Secondary Complications
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