Adelaide Ward Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy
How physiotherapy and occupational therapy can help during your stay on Adelaide Ward
How physiotherapy and occupational therapy can help during your stay on Adelaide Ward
Advice and tips on managing at home following an admission to hospital for an injury
Gives information on why sleep is important and suggests some techniques to help you sleep
Information for parents/carers whose child has been referred to the Children’s Occupational Therapy Team - OTs help children and young people to be as independent as possible
Advice on reducing your risk of a fall while in hospital
Explains what post-stroke fatigue is and how to manage it
Gives information and advice on how to manage fatigue in order to take part in everyday activities following a diagnosis of cancer
What to expect at your first assessment with the West Berkshire Wheelchair Service.
Tips on how to take an active part in your rehabilitation and will help to reduce the risk of falls, blood clots, infections and / or pressure ulcers
Advice on how to get yourself and your home ready for when you leave hospital after an elective (planned) operation
Exercises for patients with rheumatoid arthritis - to improve the movement of the finger joints and knuckles
Exercises for patients with early basal thumb arthritis - aims to increase the strength of the muscles around the thumb
Information and advice for patients on the Acute Stroke Unit and their friends and relatives
Provides practical advice and techniques to manage everyday activities following upper limb injury to hand, wrist, elbow or shoulder immobilisation or surgery
General advice, hints and tips on how to manage with daily life at home while you are not able to use one arm / hand due to your fracture or injury
Explains how the Occupational Therapy Service can help you to return home safely after your visit to the Emergency Department
Advice on managing osteoarthritis of the carpo-metacarpal thumb joint (basal thumb arthritis) using non-surgical techniques
Record of equipment issued when a patient leaves hospital
Information for patients in recovery on the importance of getting out of bed, getting up and getting moving
General advice, hints and tips on how to manage with daily life at home if you have reduced grip or dexterity