Occupational therapy in rehabilitation and recovery
Following an illness, operation, accident or other significant event, daily life may temporarily look different. Activities that used to come naturally may now require more energy or may not yet be possible in the same way as before.
You may find that you need to rebuild your daily routines, that you tire more quickly, or that you have become unsure about what you are capable of doing again. Returning to work or school, household, hobbies or social activities may raise questions.
Occupational therapy helps you to gradually resume your daily activities. In doing so, we focus not only on restoring functions, but above all on how you can carry out activities again in a way that is achievable and appropriate for you.
What do we offer?
Occupational therapy in rehabilitation and recovery focuses on rebuilding daily activities and regaining independence.
During an initial assessment, for example, we look at:
- which activities you would like to take up again;
- how resilience and recovery develop;
- which activities still take energy or feel uncertain;
- the structure of daily routines and activities;
- opportunities to expand activities in a responsible manner.
Depending on your situation, our support may consist of advice, skills training, activity planning, energy management, assistive devices or practical adjustments that support your recovery process.
Who is this offer intended for?
Occupational therapy as part of rehabilitation and recovery may be appropriate if you:
- want to gradually resume your daily activities;
- seeking support following illness, surgery or injury;
- notices that recovery is taking longer than expected;
- have become uncertain when carrying out everyday tasks;
- if you wish to resume work, study or hobbies;
- finds it difficult to alternate exercise and recovery effectively;
- if you wish to rebuild your independence;
- support when returning to everyday life.
This service may be suitable for people of all ages during a period of recovery or rehabilitation.
What can you expect?
An appointment with the occupational therapist begins with a discussion about your background, your current situation and the activities you would like to be able to do again. Together, we will determine the steps needed to work towards this in a realistic way.
