Dept of Occupational Therapy

The Occupational Therapy services at CRC Davangere are meant to provide services for any musculoskeletal, neurological, neurosurgical, paediatric, psychiatric & psychological (Mental Health), cardiopulmonary, medical & surgical conditions prevent, cure/ treat, and rehabilitate any physical, mental, cognitive and psychosocial illness, impairment or dysfunction of both traumatic & non-traumatic onset.

Objective
To treat the dysfunction and restore & reinforce functional performance abilities & capabilities in performance areas of self-care, play/leisure and Work to enhance & Improve Quality of Life (QOL) and ensure the dignified & respectful life Persons for the Disability (PwD) as well as normal population via:

1. Clinical & Therapeutic Service and Advise.
2. Short term & long-term Training / educational programs & courses.
3. Research & Development.
4. Guidance & Counselling.
5. Ergonomic advice for enhancing functional capability and promoting accessible & barrier Free Environment for PwD
6. Dissemination of professional skill & knowledge
7. Outreach programs & Camps

 

Services Available / Offered

1. 1. Early Intervention therapy
   2. Specialized therapy services like NDT, Bobath Neuro facilitation of Developmental Reaction (NFDR) Therapy, Sensory integration & modulation therapy, sensory diet and other facilitation techniques & strategies
   3. ADL evaluation & skill Training
   4. Hand Rehabilitation
   5. Mobility transfer skill training
   6. Prescription & Designing of seating & positioning devices
   7. Prescription & Designing of Mobility aids & appliances
   8. Designing, Prescription & fabrication of adaptive & assistive technology aids & appliances such as splints & adaptive devices
   9. Training & education, of medical, rehabilitation and other associated experts, students & co-professionals
   10. Advises & services pertaining to creating ergonomically modified environment for PwD as well as normal population
   11. Short term & long-term courses and training & awareness program for professionals, and PwDs along with their caregiver & family members and other stake holders if any
       CBR & other outreach programs

Super specialized areas of services but not restricted to include: Cerebral Palsy, Spinal Cord Injury, Stroke, Developmental Disability, Amputation, Hand Injury, Fractures, Cumulative Trauma Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disability (Mental Retardation), Learning Disability, Parkinsonism, Multiple Sclerosis, Postural & Back Care, Balance Dysfunctions, Geriatric Care, Leprosy, Cancer, Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR) & Lifestyle diseases like Hypertension, Obesity &  Diabetes And Others Medical & Surgical conditions of concern etc.

 

For further details please contact:
Sh. Thamarai Selvan,
Lecturer (Physiotherapy) cum in-charge & Head
Department of Occupational Therapy,
Composite Regional Centre for Persons with Disabilities (CRC)
Email: thaamu27[at]gmail[dot]com