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Daily Living Skills
Assistive Technology with The OT Practice Brand Ambassador Alex Lewis
At the staff breakfast meeting we were thrilled to hear from our brand ambassador Alex Lewis about his recent visit to Ukraine and his collaboration with Nate Macabuag from Koalaa. Alex is involved with several innovative UK entrepreneurs and University student inventors who trial innovations in adaptive equipment and prostheses— and we got to see first-hand what happens when those with lived experiences and inventors come together.
What does 2023 hold for Alex, The OT Practice Brand Ambassador? Chapter 1
Alex Lewis is a quadruple amputee and The OT Practice’s Brand Ambassador. He is a leading campaigner and champion of independent living for those who have experienced life-changing limb difference. He recently visited our HQ in Hook to meet the team and update us on some of his latest projects.
From Recovery to Record-Breaking Success: Tim's Story
Jo, one of The OT Practice’s expert Occupational Therapists, met her client Tim in 2018. In this article, she shines a light on Tim’s amazing story of recovery and his recent Guinness World Record success.
Summer feature: Our top holiday tips for clients with additional needs
Holidays can be a logistical challenge. Read our guide on our top holiday tips for wheelchair users or those with additional needs. We've included considerations for travelling abroad as well as some UK based travel ideas.
Achievable Fatigue Management Techniques
Fatigue is something that is part of most of our client’s rehabilitation journeys. OT's work with clients to break down tasks & build strategic rehabilitation programmes whilst managing the need for rest & recuperation allowing clients to realise their goals & stretch their capabilities.
The role of Alexa in clinical practice
There has been a significant growth in the mainstreaming of assistive technology over the last decade which has great advantages to the health care sector. More funding has gone into research and product development of this field, which has meant the selection of products on the market has grown whilst reducing the price of these devices. Find out more on how smart speakers such as Amazon's Alexa can aid clinical practice.
A Professional’s Guide to Sensory Impairment
This is the first article in our new series of CPD insights. Read this professional's guide on sensory impairment to learn more about the functional impacts and strategies to avoid clients becoming invisible.
A professional’s guide to functional rehabilitation
What is Functional Rehabilitation? In this guide, Rachael explains how a functional OT assessment, learning about a client's personal goals, and a realistic treatment plan, can help a client achieve their optimum level of participation in daily activities.
Case Study: Neurological rehabilitation
In this case study Lucas has sustained an head injury resulting in multiple impairments including cognitive and some physical difficulties. Here we can see how an OT can help with neuro rehabilitation using a goal centred approach.
Case study in making homes accessible: George’s story
In this case study we meet George and his family, an OT Practice client that needed home modifications after discharge from a rehabilitation setting. Caroline Pomeroy analyses the collaboration between statutory and private therapists with respect to the solutions that were implemented for George and his family.
Reduced hand function in our daily lives
Nicola Lawson, one of our hand therapists, discusses hand injuries and the impact they can have on our daily lives.
