Muscle Re-education is essential for persons recovering from stroke, surgeries such as hip and knee replacement, and those suffering from weakness due to chronic illness such as osteoarthritis, osteoporosis and other age-related impairments. In fact, musculoskeletal conditions cause more functional limitations than any other group of disorders. They frequently have an adverse influence on one’s health and diminish quality of life. Specific home-based neuro-musculoskeletal interventions focus on: joint mobility/stability, motor function, and muscle re-education to optimize your daily activities with exercises that are tailored to your living circumstances and goals. Muslce Re-education can:
- reduce pain and enhance joint stability/functional ability
- improve quality of life and aerobic capacity
- prevent bone loss and fracture
Specific occupational therapy services include:
- Cognition assessment and training
- Vision screening, vision therapy, referral to
neuro-optometrist - Self-care skills training
- Energy conservation training / stress management / coping skills training & sleep hygiene
- Adaptive assessment / ordering equipment &
provide training in its use - Home & bathroom modifications
- Assistance with relocation