O.T VISIT

rosyred
rosyred Member Posts: 150
edited 18. Feb 2010, 04:15 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hi

Got the OT coming out tomorrow :lol:

What do i expect from him her!! what things do they ask you? do they have u watch u get on and off the loo? in and out of bed ? So on!!

Bit confussed at what they expect from you!

Thks Alli :lol:

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  • lizzie7ne
    lizzie7ne Member Posts: 154
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi Alli

    When I had my first O T visit he asked what difficulties I had, in my case the stairs - I didnt have a bannister, so he arranged for a banister on either side to be fitted, also needed help getting up the steps (my house is built into side of a hill) to get out of my garden to the car, so I got a rail fitted there, grab rails for getting in and out of the door etc. I did tell him I had difficulty getting on and off the toilet (and so was provided with a raised toilet seat and rail), but I did not have to demonstrate my difficulty for that or anything else. I found my O T visit very helpful, got stuff to help me in the shower and into the bath, equipment to help me in the kitchen etc,

    My O T also provided me with splints for my wrists knees and ankles. He also gave me some good advice on how to protect my joints. He also filled in a form for me to apply for a blue badge so I could park in diabled parking. All in all the visit was highly successful.

    What I would do is think of any difficulties you have and then tell the O T, who then should provide you with equipment or advice to help make your life easier.


    lizzie
  • salamander
    salamander Member Posts: 1,906
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    hi Lizze/rosy thanks for that, it will help me too as I've got them coming on Friday too.
    Sally
  • dolittle
    dolittle Member Posts: 240
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi,
    They came to see me a few years ago. Didn't have to 'prove' anything to them. They gave me the splints, jar openers etc. and they also suggested things ... like the holders for keys that would prevent wear and tear on my wrists. They were really good.
    Dolittle
  • rosyred
    rosyred Member Posts: 150
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    Hi and a big thk you for ur replys

    She will be here at 2.30 so will let u no later how things went.

    Good luck sally for ur visit on friday xx
  • salamander
    salamander Member Posts: 1,906
    edited 30. Nov -0001, 00:00
    rosyred wrote:
    Hi and a big thk you for ur replys

    She will be here at 2.30 so will let u no later how things went.

    Good luck sally for ur visit on friday xx

    thanks rosy, I'll be interested to hear how you get on .
    x

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