Activities of daily living rehabilitation

	Occupational therapists help with daily activities, such as getting out of the bathtub.

Occupational therapy offers evaluation and treatment for patients who have noticed a change in their ability to complete activities of daily living (ADLs) safely and independently. A decrease in ADL independence may be caused by aging or disease processes that affect a person’s physical abilities, cognition and vision.

This decrease in independence often leaves an individual and their family members feeling they may need to adapt their current living situation or not participate in certain activities. Evaluation and treatment will help determine if the patient’s home environment promotes safety and independence goals.

About our program 

We evaluate daily activities, including the following.

Services

• Instruction in compensatory techniques (modifications to complete a task) that increase independence and safety
• Assessment of equipment needs and training in using adaptive equipment
• Instruction in conserving energy and simplifying work
• Treatment for conditions that limit patients’ independence, to include instruction in home exercise to increase strength and range of motion
• Recommendations for community resources and daily living aids (PDF) Frequency and duration of treatment will vary based on patients’ diagnosis and the speed that improvement can be expected.

Locations

View Park Nicollet locations that provide this service.

Contact information

General information, scheduling: 952-993-5900

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