Melissa Jacobs Occupational Therapy - MJOT

23/12/2022

Baie dankie vir almal se ondersteuning tydens 2022. Ons sien uit na ‘n mooi en geseënde 2023 en wens vir elkeen van julle ook ‘n geseënde feestyd en nuwejaar toe.

MJOT is weer oop vanaf 4 Januarie 2023.








#2022

04/10/2022

The state of Psychological exhaustion due to work-related stress is very common in our society.

Some of the most common effects of work stress is neuropsychological waste. This impairs cognitive functions such as attention, reasoning, memory and decision making.

Take care of yourself.

27/09/2022

Are you ill or have you been injured?

Is your illness or injury affecting your ability to work?

Need a work assessment to assist with reasonable accommodations or alternative placement in the workplace?

Contact Melissa Jacobs Occupational Therapy to find out more about work assessments or to make a booking.

15 Du Toit Street, Oosterville, Upington
melissa@mjot.co.za
079 076 2747

12/09/2022

Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE)

FCE's are useful for:
- Return to work decisions. Illness or injury is affecting a person's ability to work and a professional opinion is required regarding the person ability to work.

- Pre- or post hire testing. Before or after hiring a person, knowledge regarding the person's capacity to do the work as expected can be assessed prior to or after appointment.

- A person cannot perform their work for which they had been appointed due to injury or illness, recommendations are needed regarding adaptations to make in the workplace to enable the client to work in their previous job or in a reasonable alternative position.

- Disability claims. In certain cases insurers require and FCE as part of the Disability Claim process.

-To assess a person's functional capacity and ability to establish goals for rehabilitation.

If you require more information regarding FCE's or would like to make an appointment, contact Melissa Jacobs Occupational Therapy.

melissa@mjot.co.za
079 076 2747.

15 Du Toit Street, Oosterville, Upington

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05/09/2022

Remember to take good care of your back, you only have one🙂

Things to remember when lifting:

- Keep a wide base of support. Your feet should be shoulder-width apart, with one foot slightly ahead of the other (karate stance).

-Squat down, bending at the hips and knees only. If needed, put one knee to the floor and your other knee in front of you, bent at a right angle (half kneeling).

-Keep good posture. Look straight ahead, and keep your back straight, your chest out, and your shoulders back. This helps keep your upper back straight while having a slight arch in your lower back.

-Slowly lift by straightening your hips and knees (not your back).

-Keep your back straight, and don't twist as you lift.

-Hold the load as close to your body as possible, at the level of your belly button.

-Use your feet to change direction, taking small steps.

-Lead with your hips as you change direction. Keep your shoulders in line with your hips as you move.

-Set down your load carefully, squatting with the knees and hips only.

01/09/2022

Hier by Melissa Jacobs Arbeidsterapie is ons mal oor die lente!

Nuwe seisoen. Nuwe dinge.

Mag die nuwe seisoen mooi dinge inhou vir ons almal😀

Gelukkige Lentedag🌻🌻🌻

30/08/2022

Have you done your deskercises today?🏋🏻‍♀️ Come on, get up an move a little😊

Did you know that:
-Most adults spend more than half their waking hours being sedentary
- Those who work in offices spend 65-75%of the workday sitting
- Physical inactivity is the fourth leading cause of death worldwide
-Today, less than 20% of jobs are physically active

Research suggests that taking breaks throughout the day to reduce prolonged sitting time is important for good health.

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