Adelaide Ward Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy
How physiotherapy and occupational therapy can help during your stay on Adelaide Ward
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58
People
Number of people in A&E department
1:26
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Average wait to be seen by a clinician
0:48
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Average time in the department
Patient Information Leaflets
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Advice to aid recovery after injury
Advice and tips on managing at home following an admission to hospital for an injury
Read moreCancer and sleep difficulties
Gives information on why sleep is important and suggests some techniques to help you sleep
Read moreChildren's Occupational Therapy - What to expect
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
Read moreFatigue management
Gives information and advice on how to manage fatigue in order to take part in everyday activities following a diagnosis of cancer
Read moreFirst Assessment at the Wheelchair Clinic
What to expect at your first assessment with the West Berkshire Wheelchair Service.
Read moreGetting back to normal
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
Read moreGetting ready for elective (planned) surgery (not hip)
Advice on how to get yourself and your home ready for when you leave hospital after an elective (planned) operation
Read moreHand passive range of movement exercises
Exercises for patients with rheumatoid arthritis - to improve the movement of the finger joints and knuckles
Read moreLevel 3 Thenar muscle strengthening exercises
Exercises for patients with early basal thumb arthritis - aims to increase the strength of the muscles around the thumb
Read moreLoss of sensation in limbs after a stroke
Information and advice for patients on the Acute Stroke Unit and their friends and relatives
Read moreManaging activities of daily living with one hand following an injury
Provides practical advice and techniques to manage everyday activities following upper limb injury to hand, wrist, elbow or shoulder immobilisation or surgery
Read moreManaging everyday activities one-handed after a visit to A&E
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
Read moreOccupational Therapy in the Emergency Department (A&E)
Explains how the Occupational Therapy Service can help you to return home safely after your visit to the Emergency Department
Read moreOsteoarthritis of the carpo metacarpal thumb joint
Advice on managing osteoarthritis of the carpo-metacarpal thumb joint (basal thumb arthritis) using non-surgical techniques
Read moreRecovering quicker from surgery
Information for patients in recovery on the importance of getting out of bed, getting up and getting moving
Read moreReduced hand function - practical suggestions and tips
General advice, hints and tips on how to manage with daily life at home if you have reduced grip or dexterity
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