Standing balance occupational therapy

Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system. It most commonly impairs one’s ability to gauge and execute movements (pivoting, turning, reaching, and stepping, to name a few). The Parkinson’s Foundation estimates that over 10 million people worldwide are living with PD every year. Physical and Occupational Therapy are standard interventions for PD, with programs like LSVT BIG leading the way. To supplement such programs, 5 balance exercises favorites are…

I am always looking to mix up my occupational therapy treatments for standing tolerance activities - especially when working in a nursing facility as we are seeing them typically 5 days a week (or more!). Occupation based ideas are always my go-to, but I love to use games as a means to: 1) work on OT goals, 2) be purposeful, ... Read More

Looking for a refresher (or newly learning) about balance grades in occupational therapy? We've got everything you need to know here, from the My OT Spot blog.

Everyday objects and tools can help to model routines and provide occupation-based therapy even if time or other resources are limited.

The Note Ninjas on Instagram: "We don’t always have access to high-end equipment you see in some therapy clinics. But there are so many household items you can use during your treatment sessions 🧽🧹🧺 This broom activity can help promote and improve: ➕Balance ➕Step length ➕Coordination ➕Hip ROM and strength ➕Elbow and shoulder ROM ➕ Grip and UE strength And there are also many ways to progress this activity, such as: 🔺Having your patient step reach or step to the colors in…

The Note Ninjas on Instagram: "Dynamic Balance with a Cognitive Twist 🔠 Want to take your patient’s balance training to the next level? Incorporate pivoting and trunk rotation while adding a cognitive task to keep both the mind and body engaged! 🌟 In this activity, we scatter letters on the countertop and have the patient pivot to a different surface to form a word—combining balance, coordination, and problem-solving all in one. This challenges dynamic standing balance while promoting…

Bean bag balance game. Awesome for gross motor activities. Great for gross motor stations, physical education, the classroom, therapy, and home! A great way to work on single leg balance!

Megan, OTR/L OTD on Instagram: "Stability Disc Seated unsupported to facilitate: 🔻Trunk control 🔻Core strength 🔻Balance 🔻Lateral reaching 🔻Crossing midline 🔻Strength 🔻Coordination 🔻UE ROM ALL skills needed to carry out daily tasks! Grade up & down with -forward reaching -distal & proximal reaching -posterior reaching Documentation tips: •seated vs standing •balance (poor, fair, good) •supported vs unsupported •resistance added •verbal/tactile cues •assistance provided (SBA…

J.J. Mowder PT on Instagram: "Check out this creative idea from some amazing therapists from FF Thompson incorporating ADLs like reaching behind for clips and pulling up pants using therabands! 🤗 🎥 This approach challenges balance while staying functionally focused, making it practical and effective. 👏 I love how we can work on improving independence in daily tasks while pushing physical limits at the same time! 💡 Consider using this as part of a circuit add multiple sit to stands…

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Once they’re up—get them moving.Here’s how to level up your sit-to-stand training:🔸 Add a forward, backward, or side step🔸 Use a visual cue like a colored ...

💪 In general, we stand to complete ADL, functional activities and transfers, and occupational therapy practitioners must be instructing our patients to be completing these tasks in standing as much as possible. When completing sit to stands/transfers, always instruct them on pushing as hard and as fast as they can and really focusing on pushing through their legs as hard as they can vs their arms. Get ideas like this in the OT Accelerator learn.otflourish.com/join

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When it comes to the common health and fitness concerns I address in older adults, reducing the risk of falls is always on the top of the objective list. Whether it is due to frequently falling in the past, or being afraid of falling in the future, the need to improve balance and overall steadiness […]

In this free guide, we're covering OT interventions to help occupational therapists address balance functionally in ADLs, in any rehab setting.

FOX Rehabilitation on Instagram: "As an occupational therapist, I love using engaging activities like this to target core strength, dynamic sitting balance, coordination, control, functional reaching, and upper extremity strength! 💪 Not only are we targeting important skills—we’re also boosting confidence so she can do more of what she loves independently! 🧡 #foxrehabpartner #occupationaltherapy #otlife #foxrehab #dynamicsittingbalance #corrstrength #uestrength #functionalreaching #otd"

Boost Functional Skills with Visual Target Exercises! 👀✨Enhance various skills with visual target exercises! Perfect for improving: ✨ Trunk Rotation ✨ Postu...