Adult Rehabilitation
“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.”
Arthur Ashe
Orthopaedic Rehabilitation
Occupational therapy for adults recovering from orthopaedic injuries, surgery or musculoskeletal conditions that affect function and independence.
Intervention focuses on improving participation in everyday activities, upper limb function, mobility-related tasks and a safe return to meaningful daily activities where appropriate.
Functional rehabilitation
Occupational therapy aimed at improving independence and participation in daily activities.
This may include activities such as dressing, bathing, meal preparation, household tasks, community participation, upper limb function, fatigue management and return to work or productive activities where appropriate.
Neurological Rehabilitation
Occupational therapy for adults with neurological conditions or injuries affecting movement, coordination, sensation, cognition or functional independence.
Rehabilitation aims to support participation in everyday activities through individualised assessment, intervention and practical strategies tailored to the person’s needs and goals.
Home-based OT
Home visits are available for individuals who are unable to attend therapy sessions at the practice. Assessment and intervention are provided within the home environment, allowing recommendations and therapy to be tailored to the person’s everyday routines, functional needs and home circumstances.
Hand Therapy
Assessment and rehabilitation for hand and upper limb conditions affecting function, strength, movement and everyday use of the hand.
Hand therapy may be appropriate following injury, surgery, fractures, tendon injuries, and other conditions affecting the hand, wrist or upper limb.
Assistive device assessments and recommendations
Assessment and recommendations for assistive devices and mobility equipment to support safety, function and independence in daily activities.
This may include wheelchairs, commodes, transfer boards, bathroom equipment and other assistive devices appropriate to the individual’s functional needs and home environment.
Who can benefit from
occupational therapy?
Occupational therapy may be helpful for adults who are experiencing difficulties with everyday activities following an injury, illness, surgery or changes in their physical or neurological function.
Assessment and rehabilitation may be appropriate for individuals who have difficulty with:
Recovering after surgery or an orthopaedic injury
Such as fractures, joint replacements, tendon injuries or other musculoskeletal conditions.
Including stroke, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis and other neurological conditions affecting movement, coordination, cognition or function.
Neurological conditions or injuries
Hand and upper limb function
Including pain, stiffness, weakness, reduced movement or difficulty using the hand for everyday tasks.
Personal care activities
Such as dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting and eating.
Household and daily tasks
Including meal preparation, shopping, cleaning and managing everyday responsibilities.
Mobility and functional independence
Participating safely and independently in activities at home and within the community.
Including assessment and recommendations for wheelchairs, commodes, transfer boards and other assistive devices to support safety, function and independence.
Seating, mobility and assistive equipment needs
Occupational therapy aims to support individuals in improving function, adapting to changes in ability, and participating as independently as possible in the activities that are meaningful to them.
What to expect
The rehabilitation process begins with a comprehensive assessment of your current functional abilities, daily activities, home environment and individual goals.
Depending on your needs, the assessment may include upper limb function, mobility-related activities, self-care tasks, cognitive or perceptual abilities, and recommendations for rehabilitation or assistive equipment.
Following the assessment, findings and recommendations will be discussed with you, and an individualised rehabilitation plan will be developed where appropriate. Home visits, assistive device recommendations and communication with other healthcare professionals may form part of the rehabilitation process.
