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Occupational therapy in Sydney

Occupational therapy

Occupational therapy empowers people to participate in the everyday activities that matter most.

We offer occupational therapy across several locations:

  • Ryde: Based in our state-of-the-art neurological rehab centre, the Ryde team specialises in complex care, offering advanced technology and multidisciplinary support in a modern, welcoming setting.
  • Petersham: Located within Royal Rehab Private Hospital, the team delivers expert therapy backed by decades of rehabilitation experience.
  • Penrith: Offering allied health in a warm and welcoming setting, the team provides practical, goal-focused care to build skills and independence.
Telehealth
In the community
In-clinic

What to expect

Working with you to understand your needs and goals, your occupational therapist may focus on:

Enhancing fine motor skills

Hand and finger exercises, dexterity drills, coordination activities, and occupation-specific training to help improve control for tasks such as writing, using utensils, or fastening buttons.

Improving physical abilities

Therapists guide clients through strength and flexibility exercises, stretching routines, and occupation-specific training to improve mobility for activities like dressing, bathing, and eating.

Improving cognitive function

Memory games, problem-solving tasks, attention-building exercises, and occupation-specific training are used to enhance cognitive processing, organisation, and daily decision-making.

Improving vision skills

Visual tracking exercises, contrast training, and environmental modifications help individuals navigate safely and improve their coordination.

Managing pain

Techniques that focus on how individuals move and perform tasks – such as joint protection strategies, activity pacing, energy conservation, ergonomic adjustments, and therapeutic exercises – can help manage and reduce chronic pain effectively.

Supporting mental health

Social skills training, structured routines, and graded exposure to work or community environments can help individuals build confidence and reintegrate into daily life.

Caregiver training

Education for caregivers on safe lifting techniques, adaptive care strategies, and ways to encourage independence while providing support.

Assistive technology adaptation

Assessments to determine the need for equipment to enhance participation in occupation like splints, wheelchairs, grab rails, or adaptive utensils, followed by training on proper use.

Promoting independence

Customised strategies, home modifications, driving rehabilitation programs and training in daily living activities (e.g., cooking, self-care, transportation) enable individuals to regain autonomy.

Supporting return to work

Job-specific task training, workplace modifications, and gradual return-to-work plans help clients safely resume employment.

Functional capacity assessments

The assessment identifies a person’s strengths as well as areas where support may be needed due to disability, injury, or illness. The insights gained help guide goal setting, inform care planning, and support funding applications, including those for the NDIS.

NDIS Funding
iCare funding
Medicare funding
MyAgedCare funding
Health insurance

Technology and equipment

Amadeo Stroke

Amadeo®

Amadeo® is a state-of-the-art robotic rehabilitation device designed specifically for hand and finger therapy.

Armeo® Power

The Armeo® Power is a robotic exoskeleton designed to support high-intensity rehabilitation of the arm and hand.
Armeo Senso

Armeo® Senso

Armeo® Senso is a sensor-based rehabilitation device designed to improve arm, hand and grip function.

Armeo® Spring

The Armeo® Spring is a robotic exoskeleton designed to support active rehabilitation of the arm and hand.

DIEGO®

DIEGO® is a robotic device that supports upper limb rehab for people recovering from neurological conditions.

MYRO

MYRO is a sensor-based therapy device that supports upper limb rehabilitation through interactive, goal-oriented activities.

Luna EMG

Luna EMG is a robotic rehabilitation device that combines guided movement therapy with EMG biofeedback.

Pablo®

Pablo® is a versatile rehabilitation system for recovery of upper and lower limb function through sensor-based, interactive therapy.

H-Man

H-Man is a robotic rehabilitation device designed to improve upper limb strength, coordination and functional movement.

Every person’s journey is different. Our role is to listen, understand, and tailor support that truly fits.

Derek
Occupational Therapist
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