Targeted measures for a better everyday life
Being able to carry out everyday activities independently at work and in your free time is extremely important.
Only in this way is it possible to take control of one’s own life and at the same time be an active part of the overall socio-cultural environment.
However, this is not always possible across the board.
Various physical or mental illnesses, physical impairments or developmental disorders can restrict people in their ability to act.
This is precisely where we come in with NUHR occupational therapy, which we offer at the NUHR Medical Center in Lower Austria.
It is the perfectcomplement to our wide range of therapies and treatments.
Tried and tested exercises
For NUHR occupational therapy, we draw on a tried-and-tested set of targeted measures, exercises and methods.
Our primary goal is to help people of different ages to be able to carry out their everyday activities at work and in their leisure time independently and satisfactorily again.
As with all our therapies and forms of treatment, occupational therapy focuses on you as a person.
We analyze your individual situation, work with you to develop a plan and accompany you every step of the way to improve your ability to act.
NUHR occupational therapy here in Senftenberg covers the following core areas:
- Treatment of orthopaedic diseases
- Treatment of neurological diseases
- Rail supply
- Ergonomics consulting and health promotion
Occupational therapy in orthopaedics
Occupational therapy can be used for a wide range of orthopaedic conditions, such as after injuries, operations or diseases of the hand and arm.
Occupational therapy in neurology
Occupational therapy can also help with many neurological diseases.
People who have suffered a stroke can get back to their everyday lives with exercises that train motor skills and arm functions.
People who have suffered a stroke can get back to their everyday lives with exercises that train motor skills and arm functions.
Rail supply
Medical splints are often used for illnesses, injuries or operations on the finger or wrist joints, such as a night splint for carpal tunnel syndrome.
Health promotion and ergonomics
An optimal desk design or back-friendly behavior in everyday life – both are important to be able to go through life independently for a long time.
Occupational therapy in Lower Austria: an investment in the future
NUHR occupational therapy is not only a way to improve your present, but also an investment in your future.
Whether it’s more precise fine motor skills, better concentration or a joint that works as it should again more quickly thanks to a splint – all of this improves your quality of life.
Occupational therapy with us in Senftenberg, Lower Austria, is therefore a ticket to more self-determination and freedom.
And we will be happy to solve this together with you at the NUHR Medical Center.
Occupational therapy is more than just a treatment – it is support on the way to a more independent life.
It is aimed at people with physical limitations, such as limited use of a hand or arm, as well as those who suffer from psychological stress in everyday life.
Occupational therapists focus on various exercises and activities as well as practical advice on adapting everyday life, always with the aim of making daily activities easier.
This form of therapy is relevant for people of all ages.
Being able to carry out everyday activities independently at work and in leisure time is important for a self-determined life and active participation in social and cultural life.
However, physical or mental illnesses as well as physical impairments can affect this ability.
This is where occupational therapy comes in to overcome these barriers and restore independence.
At the NUHR Medical Center in Lower Austria, occupational therapy complements the wide range of therapies and treatments.
It helps to strengthen people’s ability to act and enables them to take their lives back into their own hands.
FAQ – All information for you
Occupational therapy is a holistic form of treatment that aims to develop and improve the skills needed to lead as independent and fulfilling a life as possible.
This involves not only coping with daily tasks such as self-care and work, but also active participation in social life and maintaining social relationships.
People who are confronted with physical, mental or psychological limitations find support in occupational therapy to help them cope better with everyday life.
The aim is to improve quality of life and promote participation in social life through targeted exercises, adaptations at home or at work and practical advice.
By strengthening individual abilities, occupational therapy not only helps to improve health, but also enables patients to lead a more fulfilling and self-determined life by effectively using their resources and developing their potential.
Occupational therapy at NUHR covers the following core areas:
- Treatment of orthopaedic diseases
- Treatment of neurological diseases
- Rail supply
- Ergonomics consulting and health promotion
NUHR occupational therapy uses tried-and-tested measures, exercises and methods.
The aim is to help people of all ages to be able to carry out their everyday activities independently and with satisfaction, both at work and at home.
The focus is on the person in their individual situation and with their specific needs.
Each patient is analyzed in detail by our expert team of specialists so that we can develop a comprehensive understanding of their personal challenges and goals.
On this basis, a customized therapy plan is created together with the aim of improving the patient’s ability to act and quality of life.
Throughout the therapy process, patients are guided and supported step by step to achieve their goals and achieve maximum independence.
Occupational therapy in orthopaedics
Occupational therapy is used for various orthopaedic conditions, for example after injuries, operations or hand and arm conditions such as tendon injuries, tennis elbow or arthrosis of the finger and wrist joints.
The therapeutic measures are aimed at improving functional ability and mobility as well as alleviating pain.
These include exercise therapy to strengthen muscles and increase flexibility, gross and fine motor skills training to improve precise handling of objects, and joint protection measures in everyday life to prevent injuries and promote long-term joint health.
Occupational therapy in neurology
Occupational therapy plays an important role in the rehabilitation and recovery of everyday skills in neurological disorders.
After a stroke in particular, occupational therapy is crucial in helping patients to regain their motor skills and find their way around their daily routines.
Through targeted motor exercises and specific arm training, those affected can improve their movement skills and regain their independence in everyday life.
In addition to these exercises, various measures are used to train and improve patients’ cognitive abilities.
These include writing training, which serves to promote fine motor skills and manual dexterity, as well as exercises to improve concentration, memory and attention.
Another important aspect of occupational therapy for neurological disorders is the provision of assistive devices.
Occupational therapists help patients to select suitable aids and assistive devices and use them correctly in order to promote their independence in everyday life and improve their quality of life.
Rail supply
The provision of splints is an important part of occupational therapy, particularly in the case of illnesses, injuries or operations to the finger or hand joints.
Medical splints are often used to treat various problems such as carpal tunnel syndrome.
These splints are used to relieve or immobilize the affected part of the body in order to support proper healing and prevent further damage.
Splints are selected and fitted individually based on the specific needs and requirements of each patient.
Occupational therapists take into account factors such as the severity of the illness or injury, the anatomical structure of the affected area and the patient’s daily activities and needs.
Health promotion and ergonomics
An ergonomic working environment and back-friendly behavior in everyday life are crucial for long-term self-determination and quality of life.
In occupational therapy, we therefore attach great importance to health promotion and ergonomics.
This includes both general principles for joint protection and individual adjustments that make your everyday life easier.
We offer you the tools you need to make your life as joint-friendly and ergonomic as possible.
Physiotherapy and occupational therapy differ in their approaches and objectives.
Physiotherapy, formerly known as physiotherapy, focuses exclusively on treating the body.
It takes a function-oriented approach to improve or restore movement and function through exercises, manual techniques and physical applications.
Occupational therapy, on the other hand, takes a holistic view of people and includes psychological and social aspects as well as physical complaints.
It pursues an action-oriented approach with the aim of enabling patients to manage everyday tasks independently.
This includes training everyday skills, cognitive and motor skills as well as adapting the home and work environment.
Occupational therapy also takes into account factors such as stress, which can lead to impaired behavior.
To summarize: Physiotherapy exclusively treats physical complaints using function-oriented methods, while occupational therapy takes a holistic approach that also includes psychological and social factors in order to improve the ability to act in everyday life.
Occupational therapy can be helpful for a variety of illnesses and impairments in order to improve the independence and quality of life of those affected.
Diseases of the brain
Diseases such as dementia, stroke, Parkinson’s, traumatic brain injury and multiple sclerosis can lead to motor and cognitive impairments in those affected.
Occupational therapy helps them to improve these skills and cope better with everyday life.
Paralysis due to spinal cord injuries
Paralysis can severely impair the ability to act.
Occupational therapy helps to use the functions that are still available and to make everyday life as independent as possible.
Mental illnesses
Mental illnesses such as depression, anxiety disorders or schizophrenia can restrict everyday abilities.
Occupational therapy can help to improve quality of life through targeted training.
Muscle, joint or skeletal diseases
Rheumatism, osteoarthritis or bone fractures often impair mobility and the ability to act.
Occupational therapy aims to alleviate pain and improve mobility.
Amputations, prostheses and joint replacements
Occupational therapy supports the handling of prostheses and helps to adapt to the new conditions and improve movement sequences.
Developmental disorders
Children and adults with motor development disorders, autism or physical and mental disabilities benefit from special exercises and training that promote their ability to act and integrate into everyday life.
Cancer diseases
Occupational therapy can also play an important role in cancer patients by helping them to cope with everyday life and improve their quality of life, particularly by helping them to overcome the limitations caused by the disease or its treatment.
The aim of occupational therapy is to enable participation in meaningful activities and thereby promote health and well-being.
Occupational therapy helps people of all ages to carry out their desired and necessary activities of daily living.
This includes ensuring that they are able to do what they want to do, need to do or are expected to do.
Occupational therapy offers numerous benefits that improve patients’ quality of life.
Through a holistic and individualized approach, it promotes patients’ independence and ability to act in a variety of diseases and disorders.
NUHR occupational therapy in Senftenberg stands out due to its versatility and precision by specifically improving fine motor skills, concentration and joint function.
By using aids such as splints, it can support and accelerate the healing process.
The therapy is therefore not only a measure for the immediate improvement of well-being, but also a long-term investment in the patient’s future.
It offers a ticket to greater self-determination and freedom by helping patients to carry out their everyday activities independently and satisfactorily again.
After occupational therapy, it is important to continuously integrate the behaviors and exercises learned during therapy into everyday life.
Use the aids that were provided to you during therapy and make an effort to gradually increase your independence at home too.
By consistently applying the techniques and strategies you have learned, you can benefit from the success of occupational therapy in the long term and improve your quality of life.
The cost coverage for occupational therapy varies depending on the health insurance company and region.
At the beginning of our treatment at NUHR, we conduct a detailed consultation and a medical examination in order to jointly determine your therapy plan and make you a concrete offer.
Some health insurance companies, such as BVAEB, SVS-LW and SVS-GW, offer the option of partial direct billing for prescribed therapies.
Other health insurance companies normally reimburse the costs accordingly.
Occupational therapy at NUHR means more than just treatment – it is a precursor to a more independent life.
Our approach encompasses not only physical limitations, but also psychological stress in everyday life.
Through targeted exercises and practical advice, we help our patients to make their daily activities easier and improve their quality of life.
Our occupational therapy is characterized by its versatility and precision.
We focus on improving fine motor skills, concentration and joint function.
We use individual aids such as splints to accelerate the healing process.
Our aim is to give our patients the greatest possible degree of self-determination and freedom so that they can carry out their everyday activities independently and satisfactorily again.
