The common multiple sclerosis occupational therapy interventions you can access at OT Brisbane.
No doubt, you’re well aware that Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, life long, frequently progressive disease of the central nervous system which can affect a person significantly in their ability to walk, see, think and perhaps care for themselves.
The Role of Occupational Therapy In Multiple Sclerosis Rehabilitation
Occupational therapists are integral members of the MS healthcare team, working with patients and their families to develop and implement practical solutions to the challenges of everyday living with MS
Our OTs will work with you and your family to implement practical solutions to your real problems and frustrations which you’re experiencing in everyday life with MS at home, at work, where-ever.
All our neurological therapy programs start with a comprehensive assessment
What Does A Multiple Sclerosis Occupational Therapy Assessment Involve?
A comprehensive multiple sclerosis occupational therapy assessment has one question in mind “How does your MS prevent you from living the life you want?” in answering this your therapist may explore:
Sensation, Movement, Autonomic (temperature regulation) Cognitive, Perceptual and Emotional changes associated with your multiple sclerosis experience
The daily tasks you do or want to do
The daily tasks you do or want to do
The environment you do these task in
The lifestyle choices you make
In short, the assessment builds a picture of you – The Person, The Tasks and The Environment including the People you connect with. This gives your therapist a view of what we call “Liveability”.
Liveability is a measure of your personal abilities to meet the demands of tasks or environment. Simply, as MS impacts your. mind or body, it can affect your “liveability” to do the tasks that matter to you.
What Are Occupational Therapy Activities To Help Reduce The Impact Of Your Multiple Sclerosis?
The results of occupational therapy assessment will help you and your therapist prioritise the therapy program activities.
MS occupational therapy activities offered at OT Brisbane may include:
Rehabilitation: Improve and reclaim self care, dressing, bathing, walking skills as well as day to day activities such as meal preparation budgeting, household management and leisure tasks
Managing Fatigue and Pain
Managing FatiguePrescribe Assistive Technology: from the simple manual tools that make it easier to grasp items to more complex technology such as artificial intelligence tools and powered chairsand Pain
Simplify Activities so that you can conserve your energy
Reduce home hazards and improve ease of use through complex home modifications. This commonly includes bathroom modification
Lifestyle modifications to help you move sleep, eat and connect with others which are vital for your wellbeing when living with MS.
In short, the assessment builds a picture of you – The Person, The Tasks and The Environment including the People you connect with. This gives your therapist a view of what we call “Liveability”.
Liveability is a measure of your personal abilities to meet the demands of tasks or environment. Simply, as MS impacts your. mind or body, it can affect your “liveability” to do the tasks that matter to you.
Multiple Sclerosis Occupational Therapy Interventions You Can Access At OT Brisbane
The focus of occupational therapy on the person’s ability to participate in valued and meaningful everyday activities is relevant throughout the course of MS. That’s why at OT Brisbane we’ll focus on helping you maximise your independence in
Your Activities of Daily Living such as bathing dressing, eating and walking for example
Important tasks about the home
Activities that are meaningful for you
Accessing your home, this may require assistive equipment or home modifications
Sustaining a healthy lifestyle routine which supports your wellbeing.
Reasons Why You Might Choose Us
If you’re like most of our clients you’re likely
Concerned about your ability to continue to do the activities which are important to you
Experiencing difficulty doing everyday tasks efficiently or safely,
Frustrated by how your home environment restricts your abilities to live independently
Wanting to expand your possibilities of what you’re doing today. Perhaps you’ve a goal to try something for the first time and need help to figure it out. and want to improve in starting to do again or for the first time
Looking to get on the right track with regards to your daily lifestyle habits
Want to work with a NDIS provider
Whatever your situation what we do is provide:
At Home, In Clinic or Tele-Therapy (Online) MS occupational therapy services
A Neurological OT clinician who can be part of your accountability framework.
Part of your team: We work with other clinicians physios, speech pathologists, your GP as a part of the team
We’ve an expanding home modifications and neuro-rehabilitation service covering Brisbane and its surrounds
A clinical team which is dedicated to bettering their Neurological Rehabilitation chops- always.
Solutions which may cover practical tips to leading edge technology involving rehab equipment and or home independence aids
Working With People Living Neurological Conditions – That’s Our Passion
AND it’s our area of professional interest. It’s our thing and we always focus on helping you achieve your goals.
We know this can be hard as some people get frustrated with the “goal” language.
Making a start is what we suggest and then we build from there. We do this by providing you with a clinician, equipment and the intensity.
Rehab does require effort on both sides- we’ll not beat around this point.
Our rehabilitation program includes occupational therapy as well as other care and clinical teams as needed.
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Helpful MS Occupational Therapy Resources
Bridging Theory to Practice: Occupational Therapy Interventions for Adults With Multiple Sclerosis. This American Journal of Occupational Therapy publication explores a case of Susan a women who experiences an exacerbation of multiple sclerosis (MS) and how her occupational therapist helped. You can read it here.
Role of Occupational Therapy In Multiple Sclerosis: The National MS Society’s paper for occupational therapists. You can read it here
