Occupational therapy

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Training

Occupational therapists have a 4-year university degree leading to a Master’s in Occupational Therapy. To practice in Quebec, occupational therapists must be members of the Ordre des ergothérapeutes du Québec. All our occupational therapists are members of theOrdre des ergothérapeutes du Québec.

Woman doing an occupational therapy exercise after a back injury

What does occupational therapy treat?

At Physio Multiservices, our occupational therapists assess the impact of physical health problems (lumbar sprain, shoulder tendinitis, knee surgery, etc.) and/or mental health problems (depression, post-traumatic stress, burnout, etc.) on their patients “function. They also assess their patients” level of autonomy in carrying out activities (work, hygiene, dressing, eating, etc.). The occupational therapist then draws up a treatment plan aimed at improving the patient’s autonomy and/or abilities.

How does an occupational therapy session work?

The occupational therapist will work with the patient to achieve the objectives established with him/her, using functional activities that reproduce everyday life and/or work situations.

Occupational therapists can assess and treat patients who have suffered a work-related accident (CNESST), a road accident (SAAQ), an injury at home or following surgery, etc.

We also offer occupational therapy services for workstation and home assessments.

Private insurers
– Mental health assessment and follow-up
– Functional and/or work capacity assessment
– Multidisciplinary functional and/or work capacity development program (occupational therapy, kinesiology, physiotherapy and psychology)
– Workstation analysis and adaptation
– Home analysis and adaptation
Analysis and adaptation of a workstation
If you’ve had an accident, if your current health condition has deteriorated, or if you’d like to prevent the onset of a musculoskeletal disorder, the occupational therapists at Physio Multiservices clinics are trained and experienced to : – Analyze your workstation (tasks, requirements and work environment);
– Modify your work environment;
– Modify your work habits;
– Suggest suitable ergonomic equipment;
– Recommend certain services to improve your work capabilities.
– The goal is to get you back to productivity, safely and sustainably.
Home analysis and adaptation
If you have difficulty being functional and autonomous in your daily or home activities following an accident or a deterioration in your health condition, the occupational therapists at Physio Multiservices clinics are trained and experienced to : – Analyze your person;
– Analyze your environment;
– Analyze your occupations;
– Refer to the resources you need;
– Suggest the acquisition of technical aid(s);
– Suggest modifications to your environment;
– Teach various methods and principles to help you carry out your activities.
The aim is to make you as functional and independent as possible, while remaining safe.
Driving test
This service determines whether a person is fit to drive a motorized vehicle. If so, the occupational therapist will recommend adaptations to the vehicle if necessary.
Aquatherapy
This service determines whether a person is fit to drive a motorized vehicle. If so, the occupational therapist will recommend adaptations to the vehicle if necessary.
Assessment of functional and work capacities
The functional and work capacity evaluation is highly recommended for paying agents who wish to determine whether their client currently has the optimal functional and work capacity to return to pre-injury employment. This is the most comprehensive and accurate assessment available. A typical assessment includes a history of the injured worker, his or her occupational performance, the requirements of the pre-injury job, the worker’s current capabilities, the obstacles to returning to work, and an analysis of the assessment and its recommendations. The purpose of this assessment is generally to determine whether a functional skills development program can be initiated, or to identify possible alternatives.
Assessment of rehabilitation potential
The Rehabilitation Potential Assessment is strongly recommended to the paying agent wishing to determine whether his or her client currently has sufficient capacity to begin a functional capacity development program. It is appreciated by some paying agents, as it can be carried out without a medical prescription, in the absence of a prescription for an assessment of the worker’s functional capabilities. This assessment is also recommended for all beneficiaries who were not actually employed at the time of their accident. The purpose of this assessment is generally to determine whether a functional abilities development program can be started, or to find out about possible alternatives.
Development of functional and working skills
The PDCF (Programme de développement de capacités fonctionnelles (et de travail) or PDCFT) is a program offered to workers who have reached a therapeutic plateau in conventional treatments, but who have sufficient rehabilitation potential to start a more intensive program to improve their abilities, particularly their work capabilities. The professionals involved in the PDCF are determined according to the needs of the worker targeted during the assessment of his or her rehabilitation potential or the evaluation of his or her functional capacities prior to this program. Our multidisciplinary team includes an occupational therapist, physiotherapists, a psychologist and a physical rehabilitation therapist using a kinesiology approach. Some conventional treatments, such as acupuncture, osteopathy, massage therapy or chiropractic, can be pursued in conjunction with PDCF.
CNESST & SAAQ
Work accident (CNESST formerly CSST)
Following a work-related accident, you need to see a doctor. If your doctor refers you to occupational therapy, he or she will give you a prescription. All you have to do is contact us or come to one of our clinics with this prescription, and we’ll take care of the rest. Our customer service representative will take the necessary steps with the CNESST, and you’ll be able to start your treatment as soon as possible. The CNESST assumes the costs and pays the clinic directly for your care.
Road accident (SAAQ)
Following a road accident, you need to see a doctor. If your doctor refers you to occupational therapy, he or she will give you a prescription. Simply bring this prescription to one of our clinics, and we’ll forward the request to the SAAQ. When the request is accepted, you don’t have to pay for your occupational therapy treatments, since the SAAQ pays the clinic directly.
Pediatrics (occupational therapy for children)
Occupational therapy can help your child! For many conditions that arise during development. Here are a few examples: ADHD, ADD Handwriting difficulties Fine motor difficulties (coloring, cutting, etc.) Developmental delay Difficulties with school prerequisites Hypersensitivity or hyposensitivity (touch, noise, etc.)) Perceptual-cognitive difficulties (shapes, concentration, etc.) Coordination, balance Don’t hesitate to contact our team if you have any questions, or to book an appointment with an occupational therapist for your child! You can reach us at 450-699-0000 https://physiomultiservices.com/nos-services/ergotherapie/