Occupational Therapy at Helyos Surgery and Rehabilitation Center

What is Occupational Therapy?

• Functional recovery – restoring essential skills for daily tasks (dressing, eating, walking, hand movements)
• Improving mobility and muscle strength – exercises for fine motor skills, balance, and coordination
• Social adaptation – assistance in returning to work, studies, or hobbies
• Psychological support – motivation and adaptation to life changes

Who Needs Occupational Therapy?

• After a stroke – regaining movement, speech, and memory
• After injuries and surgeries – rehabilitation following fractures, amputations, or orthopedic procedures
• People with chronic conditions (arthritis, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, cerebral palsy)
• After cancer treatment – rehabilitation post-surgery or chemotherapy
• For age-related changes – fall prevention and mobility improvement
• People with cognitive impairments (dementia, memory or concentration problems)
• For coordination and balance disorders

How Does Occupational Therapy Work at Helyos?

1. Patient assessment – determining which skills need rehabilitation
2. Developing an individual recovery plan – exercises, assistive devices, adaptation
3. Improving motor skills, balance, and coordination
4. Teaching proper movement techniques to reduce joint strain
5. Adapting the living environment – selecting special tools and equipment
6. Tracking progress and adjusting the therapy plan

Methods Used in Occupational Therapy

• Therapeutic exercises – strengthening muscles and improving mobility
• Fine motor skill training – restoring precise hand movements
• Learning to use assistive devices (canes, orthoses, prosthetics)
• Cognitive training – improving memory and attention
• Pain relief and relaxation techniques