Occupational therapy (OT) focuses on self-care activities and the improvement of fine motor coordination of muscles and joints. OT focuses on activities of daily living (ADLs) because they are the cornerstone of independent living.
Basic ADLs (BADLs) include eating, dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, and transferring (ie, moving between surfaces such as the bed, chair). Instrumental ADLs (IADLs) require more complex cognitive functioning than BADLs. IADLs include preparing meals; communicating by telephone, writing, or computer; managing finances and daily drug regimens. Driving is particularly complex, requiring integration of visual, physical, and cognitive tasks.
Our experienced team of occupational therapists analyzes activities in the home/ work environment; works on individual components like strength, balance, cognition, sensation, vision, motor planning required to perform the activity, and design customized solutions for patients to achieve their desired level of function.