HK-Occupational Therapist

07/05/2022

20/11/2021

Have you heard of ERGONOMICS?
It is the science of designing a person's environment so that highest level of function is achieved.
Consult your OT or Physio so that we redesign your work area and prevent injuries and ill health ( e.g chronic low back pain and wrist pain) from repetitive awkward/ poor positions.

20/11/2021

Alzheimer's disease is a type of dementia that begins with mild memory loss. It greatly affects the individual to participate in daily tasks. Early identification & management is key in improving quality of life.
Symptoms are not a normal sign of aging.

22/10/2021

Poor attention and concentration is a common concern amongst parents nowadays..a few tips on how to help our kiddos focus on tasks at hand much better.

22/10/2021

ATTN GAMERS!! Please use the following tips to prevent hand injuries while you’re deep into the world of
▪️Use a neutral grip with your wrists straight and not bent in either direction
▪️Take a break every hour or switch to a different activity
▪️Make sure your monitor is at the correct height - sitting straight up your eyes should be looking at the top of the monitor
▪️when using a tablet, put pillows in your lap to rest your arms
▪️Sit in a comfortable chair that has good back support and allows you to comfortably have your feet on the floor
▪️When using a mouse controller, switch your hands frequently
▪️Frequently focus on a distant object away from the monitor to help reduce eye fatigue
▪️Stretch! Take a break to move and stretch your body

21/08/2021

12/08/2021

"All in a days work"...having been hospitalised for the last 77days, this patient with weakness in both upper limbs amongst other probs created this with rubber bands for her dad who just turned 80years old... It might look easy to many yes but it took her 7mins to create this😊

05/08/2021

Good illustration/explaining behavioural problems in our little ones by Greg Santuci, Occupational Therapist.

14/07/2021

Occupational Therapists offer expert clinical reasoning skills in evaluating an injured/ill person's suitability for returning to work. Evaluation findings will be used to give client centred workplace recommendations. Contact us for a comprehensive functional capacity evaluation today!

27/06/2021

CEREBRAL PALSY (CP): the term refers to a group of neurological disorders affecting a person's ability to move, maintain balance & posture. This is the most common complex motor disability in childhood.

Contact our office to find out how we can assist your child with CP.

20/06/2021

Common problems that we assist with are:
prescriptions & fitting,
after Stroke,
problems in children,
# Forgetfulness/Memory( Dementia, Brain Injury etc),
Capacity Evaluations/Return to Work after injuries,
problems in children,
problems in children,
development in infants and children,
# Mild to moderate Upper Limb limitations in functioning,
of a variety of assistive devices to remove barriers in daily tasks.

14/06/2021

14/06/2021

Occupational Therapy is all about promoting people's independence & engagement in daily activities following an injury or illness.

03/06/2021

Stroke- research has classified it as a single cause of severe physical disability. Rehabilitation aimed at reducing deficits in day to day functioning is the most effective treatment.

03/06/2021

HK- Occupational Therapist
Physical Address: 15 Middlewick Street Rhino Park, Windhoek
Contact Numbers: 0818520269/ 0818520273
Open: Mon- Frid ( 0800-1700)hrs

03/06/2021

Developmental delay-this is a term which is used when your child is not developing according to an average child of the same age.
An Occupational Therapist will use meaningful activities and tasks to facilitate normal development of:
□ Gross motor skills e.g crawling
□ Fine motor skills e.g writing
□Daily activities e.g dressing
□ Play

29/05/2021

Reminder to always take our babies for developmental monitoring, immunisations and screening at your nearest healthcare provider( Clinic, GP, Paediatrician or hospital). Early identification and Intervention is important.