Functional Capacity Evaluations

Functional Capacity Evaluations Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) is a comprehensive set of standardised assessments designed to objectively measure the maximum safe functional abilities of a client in relation to their ability to perform activities of daily living...

Functional Activity Training

Functional Activity Training Task-oriented training involves practicing real-life tasks (such as walking or answering a telephone), with the intention of acquiring or reacquiring a skill. The tasks should be challenging and progressively adapted and should involve...

Swallowing Therapy

Modified barium swallows (MBS) are also known as videofluoroscopy or video swallow studies. A speech therapist will assess a person’s ability to swallow at the bedside or over mealtimes. This assessment gives some useful information but in order to get a more objective view of the person’s unique and specific swallowing abilities and difficulties, as with international standards, a modified barium swallow study is often also recommended.

Weight-bearing Therapy

Weight bearing therapy is one of the fundamentals of both physiotherapy and occupational therapy rehabilitation for a patient with upper or lower limb impairments. Once a comprehensive assessment has been completed and appropriate goals set in conjunction with the patient, the specific exercises will be decided upon. Whether for the upper or lower limb, weight bearing is considered a mainstay of therapy.