Occupational Therapy for Neurological Conditions

Living with a neurological condition like Parkinson’s or Multiple Sclerosis requires new ways of approaching daily life. Our specialist OTs provide practical support at home, helping you manage symptoms like fatigue and adapt activities to maintain your independence.

Common Challenges We Address

Fatigue and energy management
Difficulty with daily tasks (ADLs)
Loss of fine motor skills (e.g., writing)
Cognitive changes (e.g., ‘brain fog’)

The Aims of Neuro OT Rehab

Maximise your independence at home
Teach effective fatigue management
Improve safety and prevent falls
Adapt tasks to conserve your energy

Practical Support for Everyday Life

Our Occupational Therapists look at the whole picture—you, your environment, and the activities you want to do. We conduct a thorough assessment at your home to understand how your condition impacts your daily life and what your personal goals are.

A key area of our expertise is **fatigue management**, where we teach you strategies like pacing and planning to help you conserve energy for the things that matter most. We provide practical solutions, from recommending simple equipment to teaching you new ways to approach a task. This is a core part of all our neuro work, including our specialist stroke rehabilitation service.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is OT different from physiotherapy for neurological conditions?

Physiotherapy generally focuses on the physical aspects like improving walking, balance, and muscle strength. Occupational Therapy focuses on improving your ability to perform daily activities and roles, often through task adaptation, fatigue management, and cognitive strategies.

What is fatigue management?

It is a key OT strategy that involves learning to balance activity with rest. We teach techniques like pacing, planning, and prioritising tasks to help you manage your energy levels, reduce ‘boom and bust’ cycles, and participate more fully in life.

My condition is progressive. How can OT help?

OT is beneficial at all stages of a progressive condition. In the early stages, we can help you adapt work or hobbies. As things change, our focus may shift to maintaining safety, recommending equipment, and teaching carers new strategies to ensure you can live as independently as possible.