Functional Retraining
Functional ADL retraining utilises many of the body’s complex processing systems in order to perform tasks that require physical, cognitive, sensory, proprioceptive and motor function.
Things that were once easy to do – making a cuppa, opening a door, cooking a meal, driving a car – can be realised once again with Functional ADL retraining.
Decide your task. Determine your path.
We’re here to help!
Aim
To get you back on track with the things you like, want and need to do!
Promote well-being, independence and restore impaired function where possible.
Prescribe and support interventions and strategies to enable independence for self-care, productivity, practical and leisure activities.
ADLs
What are ADLs?
Activities of daily living (ADLs) are essential and routine tasks that most healthy individuals can perform without assistance.
Whats it all about?
Getting you back on track.
- Building skills and confidence for daily activities of choice – balance, endurance, strength, confidence, mindset.
- Interactive activities – great for co-ordination, thinking, problem solving.
- Adaptation – using assistive devices to aid with functional tasks (adaptive cutlery and automated technologies for example).
- Activity modification – creatively adapting tasks, settings, or expectations – promote independence.
Benefits
Evidenced based.
- Increased independence.
- Improved functional outcomes.
- Enhanced safety.
- Boosted confidence and Self-Esteem.
- Improved quality of life.
- Support for carers and family.
- Promotes participation and social inclusion.
- Achieve goals.
Occupational therapy
A skilled OT&U Occupational therapist can assess, prescribe, implement and support you with functional retraining for ADLs.
Home, Work, Community, Social or Day Program setting.
We are here to help guide, assist and ensure you keep motivated, on track and reach your goals.
Occupational therapy – Getting you back to the things you enjoy doing, being and seeing!
