najma adam lecturer occupational therapy institute of physical medicine and rehabilitation school of...
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NAJMA ADAMLECTURER OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
School of Occupational Therapy
DOW UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
Occupational TherapyHELPING PEOPLE TO HELP
THEMSELVES
Increase and maintain independence in activities of daily living (ADL’s) Increase mobility & co-ordinationCaregiver educationOrganized environmentEnergy conservationAdaptive EquipmentIncrease dexterity & fine motor coordination
Occupational Therapy Interventions
Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s)
Basic ADL’s Instrumental ADL’sSelf careFeedingGroomingDressingBathingPersonal hygieneToileting
Interaction with physical environment
Putting things away & getting things out of the closet
TelephoningWritten communicationUsing paper money, checks or
coinsUsing books, newspapers &
entertainment equipmentsUsing public/private
transportation Leisure activities
Dressing:
Eating :
Bathing:
Correct positioning.
Home Safety and Management
Home Safety and Management
Writing:
Writing aids:
Physical Therapy Interventions
Exercises ROM Stretching Active Weight shifting Transfer
Posture & BalanceTreadmill trainingCycling
WalkingStrength & Flexibility
Mobility & Co-ordination
Aim (1) Gait(2) Balance(3) Transfers
1. Gait:
Initiating Movement
2. Balance:-
3.Transfers:
Speech Therapy Intervention
Swallowing disordersCognitive changes
Alternative TherapiesMusic Therapy Dance Tai Chi Cognitive Challenges Daily ExerciseVitamin/Mineral Supplements
ALWAYS CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE BEGINNING
TAKE HOME MESSAGE
Be a fighter and never lose hope
Thank you