Occupational Therapy
What is an Occupational Therapist (OT)?
Occupational Therapy (OT) is a health profession which works to help people and communities gain or regain skills which are essential for that person’s happy, safe and meaningful existence.
OT’s are skilled in functional assessment and rehabilitation, promoting independence in tasks at home, work, school and leisure. OT’s work with people to help them achieve goals and outcomes that are important to them and their lifestyle.
OT Services at Enriched Health
- Prescription of adaptive aids and equipment
- Home assessment and modification
- Wheelchair and scooter prescription
- Falls prevention education
- Hand therapy and upper-limb rehabilitation
- Neurological rehabilitation- stroke, brain injury
and progressive neurological disorders - Cognitive rehabilitation and management:
- Handwriting remediation for children and adults
- Teaching relaxation, stress management
and healthy lifestyle balance - Functional Capacity Evaluation and
Pre-employment Screening
Occupational therapy services are available in Port Macquarie, Laurieton and Kempsey
