Everyday tasks such as picking up a pen, using a spoon, or biting into a sandwich require the nervous system to receive messages from the senses and to turn these messages into appropriate motor or behavioural responses. This is called sensory processing, also known as sensory integration (SI). Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) occurs when information received through the senses cannot …
Developmental delays occur when there is a significant lag in emotional, mental or physical growth. If your child is experiencing developmental delays, a pediatric occupational therapist is specially trained to help with early treatment and progress to help your child succeed. There are several types of developmental delays that occur in young children, including children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). …
Did you know that falls are one of the leading causes of injury and hospitalization for Canadian seniors? In fact, according to the Public Health Agency of Canada, these falls account for up to 95% of all hip fractures and frequently act as a catalyst for permanent care. Plus, the fear of falling often prevents seniors from getting much-needed exercise. …
Exercising in a pool is one of the best ways to restore muscle strength, endurance, and joint range of motion. In fact, swimming pools can act as sensory rooms providing treatment stations with unique treatment aims. Water provides added resistance without the stress or impact on joints and soft tissues. There are physical, psycho social, cognitive and recreational benefits …
Has your child been diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD)? If so, you may be asking yourself how they are likely to fare in school, with peers, or at a job. Plus, you will probably want to know how you can provide the best opportunities for success and happiness. Fortunately, there are a number of support systems now in …
It is hard to know how an injury or disability will affect you. Will it interfere with your ability to care for your family? Or even with your ability to earn a living? How will you advocate for yourself if it leads to more difficulties? Fortunately, an occupational therapist can help you answer these questions. Occupational therapists are trained experts who work with …
Many experience neck, shoulder, or back soreness with daily activities, like bending to grab items off the floor. Often, this occurs without the person ever quite knowing the cause. Usually, it has to do with poor posture. Ultimately, the problem is muscular imbalance. A muscular imbalance occurs when one muscle or group of muscles is over developed compared to those …
Karp Rehabilitation Occupational Therapists provide diverse, professional medical reports for patients in Vancouver, B.C. and the Lower Mainland. Karp Occupational Therapy Reports include: OT Initial Assessment Cost of Future Care Ergonomic Assessment Job Demands Analysis Return To Work (RTW) Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) Youth OT Assessment Other resources: OT Referrals / OT Services / What is OT? / OT Office Tips …
