Improve your ability to do everyday tasks with occupational therapy.
Occupational Therapists support you to live independently, working with both the physical and social aspects of your life so you can get the most out of your rehabilitation journey. We work with you to set meaningful and achievable goals and together we work towards those goals so you can live the life you want, with choice and control.
When should I see an Occupational Therapist?
There are several reasons why you may benefit from seeing an Occupational Therapist, these include:
- Sourcing and determining the right assistive technology for you
- Conducting functional assessments
- Driving assessments
- Minor vehicle modifications
- Home modifications
- Improving functional capacity
- Seating and postural assessments
- Pressure mapping
- Pressure risk reduction
- Daily living skills
Things That Occupational Therapy Might Help With
Occupational therapy can help you at every stage of recovery. See what you can expect when you choose our program.
Increase Strength and Range of Motion
Your occupational therapist may provide you with exercises that can increase your range of motion and strength following an injury. This can help improve your ability to do specific tasks.
Adapt to Physical Limitations
Life after a spinal cord or brain injury may feel unfamiliar, and you may have a significant adjustment to make. Occupational therapy can make that process a little easier.
Pain Management
You may also have significant pain following a spinal cord or brain injury. Your occupational therapist may be able to provide supports to help you manage the pain more easily and to reduce the impact it has on your day to day life.
What Our Occupational Therapy Services Can Include
Occupational therapy often goes beyond helping you regain the ability to perform specific tasks. We can also help you create a safer home environment and ensure you have any equipment you need to regain more independence. See what our services can also include.
Equipment Prescription
Your occupational therapist might prescribe you a wide range of equipment for your daily life. This equipment can make it easier for you to get around and help improve your independence.
Home Modification Assessments
If you have a spinal cord injury, your occupational therapist can provide a home modification assessment. This can help determine what changes you could make to your home to make it safer and more accessible.
Pressure Care Management
If you are living with limited mobility, you may be at risk of getting pressure sores, more commonly known as bed sores. Your occupational therapist can help you reduce the risk of developing pressure areas, as well as help manage a pressure area once you have one, to allow the wound to heal.
SDA Assessments
With an SDA assessment, your occupational therapist will assess what accommodations you may need for long-term care. This assessment will be sent to the NDIS to help determine your eligibility for various accommodations.
Driving Assessments
Depending on your injury, you may be able to modify your vehicle so that you can still drive. Our driving assessments can determine what those modifications look like.
Benefits of Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy can provide more than just physical benefits. It can also help improve your mental well-being and safety. See how occupational therapy may impact your life.
Help You Return to Certain Activities
While every individual is different in the progress they make , occupational therapy has proven beneficial for many individuals, and it can help you get back to many tasks you enjoyed before your injury.
Improve Your Quality of Life
Loss of ability after an injury can be hard to cope with. However, occupational therapy has been shown to improve patient outcomes following a spinal injury. We take a holistic approach to care that includes not only helping you learn to manage daily tasks but also helping you create a more accessible space in your own home.
Ensure That Your Physical Needs Are Met
Spinal cord injury and loss of mobility can result in a wide range of complications. Your occupational therapist can help you mitigate some of those complications to remain healthier and more active.
Help You Access Services You May Qualify For
The NDIS covers a wide range of services and accommodations. We can help you determine which you might qualify for and how to access them.
How Our Occupational Therapy Services Work
Step 1: Make an Appointment
Give us a call today to schedule your first appointment. During this time, we’ll get to know your needs.
Step 2: Assess Your Needs
Our occupational therapists will assess the whole picture, from your goals to your living situation and any funding you might qualify for.
Step 3: Get the Care You Need
After we create a plan, we will work with you to ensure that you get the care you need to live a more comfortable life.
See how Occupational Therapy made a difference in Dianne Weedon’s life.
How Much Do Our Occupational Therapy Services Cost?
We will work closely with you and the NDIS to help you get the services you qualify for. The NDIS may cover many of these services.
Begin Occupational Therapy in Queensland
If you need occupational therapy in Brisbane, Cairns, or the surrounding areas, we are here to help. Call us today to schedule your first appointment.
Where do we offer Occupational Therapy?
- In our clinic – Cairns, Brisbane, Bundaberg.
- In your home – Cairns, Brisbane, Bundaberg, Rockhampton
Develop More Independence in Your Daily Life
If you have sustained a spinal cord injury, you may have trouble performing specific tasks without assistance. This can include your favourite hobbies, work tasks, or even personal tasks such as brushing your teeth or eating.
Occupational therapy is designed to help improve your ability to perform some of the tasks you were able to do before your injury. This can help you regain some of your independence and make it easier to navigate your daily routine.
At Spinal Life Australia, we specialise in occupational therapy for individuals who have sustained spinal cord damage and other physical disabilities. Our team will work with you one-on-one in your home or at one of our centres in Brisbane, Cairns, and other locations so you can get the personalised attention you need to make as much progress as possible. If you want to find out if occupational therapy can help, contact Spinal Life Australia today to schedule your first appointment.
What Is Occupational Therapy?
Occupational therapy focuses on helping individuals accomplish tasks they might need or want to do in their everyday lives. This can include personal care tasks, work-related tasks, or household tasks. It can even include hobbies that require a certain level of mobility and coordination.
Many people with spinal cord injuries are living with some level of paralysis or mobility challenges. Occupational therapy can help improve function with assistive technology or by helping you find new ways to accomplish everyday tasks. Your occupational therapist can also help determine what types of accommodation upgrade you might need in your everyday life and help you achieve your goals.
Need more information? Read our FAQs
What is Occupational Therapy?
Occupational Therapy (OT) provides care and support to individuals with spinal cord damage. This can include: assessment for and trial of assistive technology including wheelchairs, shower chairs, beds and mattresses, pressure relief equipment and hoists, driving assessments, functional capacity assessments, pressure mapping and home modifications.
Who can access Occupational Therapy services?
Anyone over the age of 16 who has spinal cord damage living in Queensland can access our OT services, regardless of when your injury was acquired. We work with a wide range of funding providers including, NDIS, NIISQ, CHSP, Aged Care, CoS and private funding. If you don’t see your funding provider listed, get in touch as we may still be able to support you.
Why should I choose Spinal Life Occupational Therapy services?
Our team of Occupational Therapists are experienced in working with people with spinal cord damage. We specialise in prescribing equipment specifically for the needs of each individual. We have access to pressure mapping systems to assist in the management of pressure care to assist with educating clients so they can better understand their pressure care needs. We use an multidisciplinary team approach where required to ensure best possible outcomes. We work closely as a team and with suppliers to ensure the best outcome for you.
What funding bodies do Spinal Life Occupational Therapists work with?
We can work with almost all funding types including: NDIS, NIIS, NIISQ, TIO, private funding and self-funded individuals. If you’re unsure if we can work with your funding body, just get in touch with our friendly team via phone or by completing a online contact form.
Where are Spinal Life Occupational Therapy Services offered?
We offer face-to-face in home consultations in Brisbane, Bundaberg, Rockhampton, Townsville & Cairns or in our offices.
What type of services do Occupational Therapists offer?
Our Occupational Therapists provide a wide range of services, including, equipment prescription, home modifications, pressure care management, SDA assessments, home modification assessment and driving assessments.
Why would I need to see an Occupational Therapy?
We recommend seeing an OT If you are having difficulty managing some of your daily activities as the result of your spinal cord damage. We offer assessments to determine the best solution for you. We conduct assessments for, and prescription of manual and powered wheelchairs, shower equipment, beds, mattresses, pressure relief cushions, hoists, vehicle modifications and return to driving assessments.
Do you only offer Occupational Therapy services to people with spinal cord damage?
We provide support to anyone who has a physical disability including, Spinal Cord Injury, Transverse Myelitis, Post-Polio, as well as neurological conditions such as MS, Cerebral Palsy, MD and more.
How can I find out more information?
You can submit an online enquiry form or call our head office (1300 774 625).
How can I book an Occupational Therapy session?
You can submit an online enquiry form or call our head office (1300 774 625).
How long will it take before Occupational Therapy sessions can start?
One you get in touch with our Customer Engagement team, they’ll provide you with all the on boarding information you will need to complete. Once completed it can up to eight weeks to see an available OT.
