If you’re finding it challenging to participate in the normal daily activities that you once enjoyed, our mobile occupational therapy services in Adelaide can help. Our occupational therapists work with you to reclaim your independence and improve your quality of life and we deliver these excellent results in your own home.
Our Alpha team understands that physical, emotional and social obstacles can sometimes make everyday tasks feel cumbersome and even overwhelming. We want to help you take on those activities that you once enjoyed again so, we work closely with you to develop tailored treatments that allow you to do just that.
Even better, our in-home occupational therapy services in Adelaide are designed to bring care directly to you, so you don’t have to navigate transportation to and from a healthcare facility. We can provide treatments that are convenient for you, whether it’s in your home, aged care facility, community centre or even your workplace.
Wherever we treat you, our expert occupational therapists will conduct thorough assessments and provide expert guidance on how to achieve greater independence and enhance your ability to perform your daily tasks again. This might include prescribing equipment and aids, recommending home modifications, improving the functionality of your arms and hands or even boosting your memory and cognitive skills.
Our occupational therapists are on hand right across Adelaide to help you take the first step towards a more active, independent and enjoyable life.
Occupational therapy can be hugely beneficial in your everyday life, especially if you’re finding it challenging to manage daily functions, tasks and activities. Some ways it can help is through:
Through functional assessments our Adelaide-based occupational therapists can evaluate how you navigate your daily life so you can make improvements that will make it easier and more enjoyable. We’ll help you pinpoint your obstacles and challenges, and design a plan to overcome them so you can regain the functionality and ability to manage those daily tasks.
We’ll take a close look at your living space and recommend changes that can make your home more accessible, easier to navigate and just more pleasant to be in. But our ultimate goal is to make sure your home and work environments support you to be able to tackle your daily activities in comfort.
In the modern era, there’s a wide variety of technologies and equipment that can help you overcome daily challenges and maintain your independence. Our expert occupational therapists can help you determine the equipment that will best help you boost your mobility and independence and manage the impact of any disabilities or injuries on your daily life.
Our specialised hand therapy services can help you sharpen your fine motor skills so that everyday tasks – such as writing, eating and grasping objects – are easier and more enjoyable.
With hand therapy you can see improvements in the activities you undertake in your daily life.
Knowledge is power. So our team is proud to offer valuable education and OT training to both our clients, their teams and their families.
We can speak to a wide variety of topics, including visual perception enhancement, fall prevention techniques, arthritis management, energy conservation strategies, community access strategies and even the proper usage of equipment.
Our Alpha team is able to come to your home and conduct thorough assessments to evaluate your cognitive abilities and any areas where you might benefit from support.
Based on the results, we create personalised care plans that will help you enhance your memory, thinking skills and overall cognitive function. And that means you can enjoy a higher quality of life for longer.
Our driving assessments are designed to help you maintain your independence while ensuring your safety on the road. Conducted by experienced occupational therapists, these evaluations assess your physical, cognitive, and sensory abilities to determine how they may affect your driving.
Whether you’re managing a medical condition, recovering from an injury, or dealing with the effects of aging, we offer a comprehensive assessment tailored to your needs.
At our mobile occupational therapy services, we prioritise our client’s needs and preferences. We offer flexible scheduling to fit your busy schedule, whether you need occupational therapy at home during the day, evening, or even on weekends.
The convenience of our home visit services means you don’t have to worry about transportation or mobility issues. Our highly skilled occupational therapy will come to you, so you can receive an assessment in the comfort of your home.
Occupational therapists can help older adults become more mobile by helping them create an environment that works well for them, and by helping them to find the right equipment for their situation. This might be a wheelchair, mobility scooter, cane or some other walking aid. OTs also often recommend home modifications, like rails or ramps.
The tools and modifications that our Alpha team suggest can help older Australians move around their homes and other environments more safely and with confidence, reducing the risks or injury or falls and giving our clients the ability to be more independent and mobile..
Alpha Allied Health provides occupational therapy services across all Adelaide and surrounds.
Physiotherapy focuses on rehabilitating physical injuries and improving mobility through exercises that enhance range of motion, strength and endurance.
Occupational therapy, on the other hand, takes a broader approach. It’s about helping individuals become better able to perform daily activities independently, particularly after an injury or impairment. Occupational therapists use therapeutic treatments, and give recommendations for modifications and equipment that can make daily tasks easier and improve the clients’ quality of life.
Occupational therapy can be a fantastic option if you’re finding it difficult to move around your home or complete daily tasks at home or work whether it’s due to injury, illness, disability or pain. It’s particularly great for seniors or individuals with disabilities who might struggle with tasks like cooking, showering safely or dressing.
That’s completely fine! If an in-person home visit can’t be arranged, we also provide telehealth occupational therapy sessions. You can connect with one of our experienced OTs from anywhere in Australia through a secure video call. It’s a convenient and effective way to receive personalised therapy, support, and guidance — all from the comfort of your own home.
If you or a loved one think you may need occupational therapy, get in touch with our friendly Alpha team today. Our mobile occupational therapy services in Adelaide can be brought to you in your home, work, community centre or aged care facility, and we’re prepared and ready to help!
Contact us today to book a consultation with one of our skilled occupational therapists.
With growing care needs and social isolation, our community is in greater need of high quality healthcare now more than ever.
Our therapists have continued to be welcomed by community members into their homes to deliver high-quality assessments and therapy, throughout the pandemic.
Alpha has implemented the following policies to ensure the safety of both clients and staff.
