Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy · Yelahanka, North Bengaluru

Occupational Therapy — Independence in Everyday Life

Whether it's a child building the hand and self-care skills school and home life need, or an adult regaining independence after a stroke, Occupational Therapy at Impulse Physiotherapy focuses on function — not just movement.

Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy
  • 👩‍⚕️ Delivered by qualified Occupational Therapists
  • 🤝 Coordinated with your Physician or Paediatrician
  • 🏠 Home visits available
  • 🕗 Open 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM, All Days
What Is Occupational Therapy?

What Is Occupational Therapy?

Occupational Therapy helps children and adults develop, regain or improve the skills needed for everyday activities — self-care, school participation, hand function and independent living. The goal is maximising functional independence and quality of life, not just restoring movement for its own sake.

Who We Currently Serve

Occupational Therapy at Impulse Physiotherapy is currently available for two specific populations. As our services expand, additional programmes may be introduced.

Children with Developmental Delay

Fine motor skills, self-care, play skills and school readiness.

Adults Recovering From Stroke

Upper-limb function, hand coordination and independence in daily activities.

Occupational Therapy vs. Physiotherapy

Different focus, often used together.

Occupational TherapyPhysiotherapy
FocusIndependence in daily activities — dressing, feeding, writing, school participation, hand functionMovement, strength, balance and mobility
Typical goal"Can I do this task independently?""Can I move this way safely?"
Used together?Often — many stroke and developmental delay patients benefit from a combined OT + physiotherapy programme, integrated for the best functional outcome.

Occupational Therapy After Stroke

Therapy helps improve upper-limb function, hand coordination, dressing, feeding, writing, self-care and other daily activities to maximise independence after stroke — restoring arm and hand movement, coordination, strength and functional use of the affected limb.

Common Goals

Hand function
Grip strength
Coordination
Dressing
Feeding
Personal hygiene
Writing
Household activities
Functional independence

Progress is monitored through improvements in independence, hand function, coordination, ability to perform daily activities and achievement of individual rehabilitation goals. Occupational Therapy is usually started at least 48 hours after hospital discharge, once medically stable and advised by the treating doctor.

Occupational Therapy After Stroke
Occupational Therapy for Developmental Delay

Occupational Therapy for Developmental Delay

Therapy helps children develop age-appropriate fine motor, self-care, play and functional skills, enabling greater independence at home and school — improving pencil grip, hand strength, finger coordination, grasp patterns and object manipulation, visual-motor integration, sitting tolerance, attention, pre-writing skills, and independence in feeding, dressing, grooming and play.

What Happens During a Session

Individualised according to the patient's age, diagnosis and functional goals.

Functional activity training
Fine motor exercises
Hand function rehabilitation
Bilateral coordination
Hand-eye coordination
ADL training
Upper-limb rehabilitation
Play-based therapy (children)
Home programme education
Equipment Used

Equipment Used

Therapy Putty
Peg Boards
Fine Motor Activity Kits
Grip Strengthening Devices
Dexterity Boards
Writing Aids
Adaptive Equipment
Sensory-Based Therapy Materials
Functional Activity Tools
Play-Based Therapy Equipment

Family & Home Programme

Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate so therapy activities can continue effectively at home. Every patient receives an individualised home programme to reinforce therapy between sessions.

Family & Home Programme

Sessions & Pricing

Most patients benefit from a minimum of 7 sessions; the total depends on the condition, progress and rehabilitation goals. Consultation is ₹400, adjusted against treatment and waived with a package. Occupational Therapy sessions range from ₹600 to ₹900, with discounted packages available. Home visits are available for selected patients unable to visit the clinic, at charges higher than clinic sessions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Occupational Therapy at Impulse Physiotherapy, Yelahanka.

General

What is Occupational Therapy?

Occupational Therapy helps children and adults develop, regain or improve the skills needed for everyday activities such as self-care, school participation, hand function and independent living, aiming to maximise functional independence and quality of life.

Who can benefit from Occupational Therapy?

Currently, our Occupational Therapy services are available for children with developmental delay and adults recovering from stroke who need help regaining independence in daily activities.

What conditions are currently treated?

Developmental delay in children and post-stroke rehabilitation in adults. As services expand, additional Occupational Therapy programmes may be introduced.

Is Occupational Therapy only for children?

No. We provide Occupational Therapy for both children and adults, based on their functional needs.

How is Occupational Therapy different from Physiotherapy?

Physiotherapy mainly improves movement, strength, balance and mobility. Occupational Therapy focuses on helping patients become more independent in everyday activities such as dressing, feeding, writing, school activities and hand function. Both therapies often complement each other.

Assessment & Treatment

What happens during the first Occupational Therapy assessment?

Your Occupational Therapist evaluates functional abilities, hand function, fine motor skills, coordination, sensory processing where appropriate, daily activities and rehabilitation goals before creating an individualised treatment plan.

Is every Occupational Therapy programme individualised?

Yes, tailored according to the patient's age, diagnosis, abilities and functional goals.

Do I need a referral before starting Occupational Therapy?

No, you can book directly. If required, we coordinate with your Physician, Paediatrician or treating specialist.

Can Occupational Therapy start immediately after hospital discharge?

Occupational Therapy is usually started after at least 48 hours following hospital discharge, provided the patient is medically stable and the treating doctor has advised rehabilitation.

Who supervises Occupational Therapy services at your centre?

Occupational Therapy services are delivered by qualified Occupational Therapists and are clinically coordinated by our Physician and Paediatrician whenever required.

Adult Occupational Therapy (Post-Stroke)

Can Occupational Therapy help after stroke?

Yes. It helps improve upper-limb function, hand coordination, dressing, feeding, writing, self-care and other daily activities to maximise independence after stroke.

What goals are set during post-stroke Occupational Therapy?

Goals may include improving hand function, grip strength, coordination, dressing, feeding, personal hygiene, writing, household activities and overall functional independence.

Can Occupational Therapy improve upper-limb function after stroke?

Yes, therapy focuses on restoring arm and hand movement, coordination, strength and functional use of the affected limb.

Can Occupational Therapy improve hand function after stroke?

Yes, treatment includes activities that improve grip, dexterity, fine motor skills and everyday hand function.

How is progress measured during stroke rehabilitation?

Through improvements in independence, hand function, coordination, ability to perform daily activities, and achievement of individual rehabilitation goals.

Pediatric Occupational Therapy

How does Occupational Therapy help children with developmental delay?

It helps children develop age-appropriate fine motor, self-care, play and functional skills, enabling greater independence at home and school.

Can Occupational Therapy improve fine motor skills in children?

Yes, therapy improves pencil grip, hand strength, finger coordination, grasp patterns and object manipulation.

Can Occupational Therapy improve hand-eye coordination?

Yes, structured activities help improve visual-motor integration, coordination and functional task performance.

How does Occupational Therapy support school readiness?

By developing sitting tolerance, attention, hand skills, pre-writing abilities, classroom participation and independence in age-appropriate activities.

Can Occupational Therapy help children become more independent in daily activities?

Yes, treatment helps improve feeding, dressing, grooming, play skills and participation in everyday routines according to the child's developmental level.

Functional Skills & Technique

What daily activities can Occupational Therapy improve?

Dressing, feeding, grooming, personal hygiene, writing, school activities, play skills, hand function and functional independence, depending on the condition.

Can Occupational Therapy improve coordination?

Yes, individualised exercises and functional activities improve upper-limb coordination, bilateral coordination and hand control.

Can Occupational Therapy improve fine motor control?

Yes, activities are designed to improve finger movements, precision, manipulation skills and hand function.

What happens during an Occupational Therapy session?

Sessions may include functional activity training, fine motor exercises, hand function rehabilitation, bilateral coordination activities, hand-eye coordination exercises, ADL training, upper-limb rehabilitation, play-based therapy for children, and home programme education.

What equipment is used during Occupational Therapy?

Depending on need: therapy putty, peg boards, fine motor activity kits, grip strengthening devices, dexterity boards, writing aids, adaptive equipment, sensory-based therapy materials, and play-based therapy equipment.

How is an Occupational Therapy session different from a Physiotherapy session?

Occupational Therapy emphasises independence in daily activities, hand function, self-care, school participation and upper-limb skills, while Physiotherapy focuses primarily on movement, strength, balance, posture and mobility. Many patients benefit from receiving both together.

Family, Access & Fees

Are parents or caregivers involved during therapy?

Yes, encouraged to participate so therapy activities can be continued effectively at home.

Will I receive home exercises or activity programmes?

Yes, every patient receives an individualised home programme to reinforce therapy between sessions.

Are home visits available?

Yes, for selected children and adults unable to visit the clinic, at charges higher than clinic sessions.

How many sessions are usually required?

Most patients benefit from a minimum of 7 sessions, though the total depends on the condition, progress and rehabilitation goals.

What are the consultation and session charges?

Consultation is ₹400, adjusted with a treatment package. Occupational Therapy sessions are ₹600 to ₹900, with discounted packages available. Home visit charges are higher than clinic charges.

Will my Occupational Therapy be coordinated with other specialists?

Yes, we follow a multidisciplinary approach and coordinate with our Physician, Paediatrician and other specialists whenever required.

Can Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy be provided together?

Yes. Many patients recovering from stroke and children with developmental delay benefit from a combined Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy programme, integrated for the best functional outcome.

What are the clinic timings?

Impulse Physiotherapy is open 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM, all days of the week.

Visit Us

Address
Impulse Physiotherapy — Anand Abhigyan Healthcare & Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd.
63/2 Singanayakanahalli, Doddaballapur Main Road,
Yelahanka, Bengaluru 560119
Phone / WhatsApp
8009537637
Hours
8:30 AM – 8:00 PM, All Days
Website
www.anandabhigyanlifesciences.com

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