OT

The other part of my rehab was to see an occupational therapist. Again, when I started I didn't quite know what was involved, but we sat down and discussed what my objectives were and then we got down to business.

As opposed to physio which was supposed to be therapeutic and improve my functionality, my time with the OT was purely educational and focused on two aspects.

First, maximising the use of what you have by making sure you use it properly and also learning new strategies of how to use things to get more benefit from them.

The second aspect was to look for new equipment to assist in everyday living, and i have to say there is a bunch of stuff out there to help, from button hooks to cooking aids, there is an amazing amount of stuff. Even without a disability,, some of it would be really useful. In future blogs I will categorise some of the new equipment I have got.

So, what did I think of it. There is no question that the process has been beneficial, but I keep wrestling with the fact that I feel ripped off with having to go in the first place. I guess that it is always hard coming to terms with the fact that you are sick, and the road to recovery can be hard and sometimes even unattainable. Until next time, stay well:)