Occupational Therapy Training School & Centre


Location:

Outpatient Services O.P.D. 21, First floor, OT/PT/Psychiatry Building
Indoor Room 4th floor, Main Hospital Building
Day Care Centre First floor, O.P.D. Building
Kasturba Hospital Extension Adjacent to Ward 15, Kasturba Hospital


History:

The Occupational Therapy Department came into existence in June 1955, in a small room. Miss K.V. Merchant was looking after the Physiotherapy department as well, until the appointment of a Physiotherapist in 1956. Although the department was started to provide patient services, it grew into clinical and teaching centre to include post graduation in 1978 and under graduation in 1990. The department also has an Occupational Therapy Aide. The total area now being used is 4400 square feet, with further plans for expansion, in specialised areas.


Current Activities:

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    		•  Daily OPD Services: 9 am to 3 pm on week days & 9 am to 11.30 am on Saturday
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    		•  Assessment and treatment of indoor and outdoor patients with physical and mental dysfunction.
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    		•  Biomedical workshop for construction of splints, braces and adaptive devices.
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    		•  Rehabilitation services are provided in the Day Care Centre such as prevocational testing, training & reporting.
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    		•  Low cost printing for hospital use.
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    		•  Teaching BSc (O.T.) & MSc (O.T.) students.


    Special Patient Care Facilities:

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    		•  Custom made pressure garments for burns
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    		•  Neonatology screening & treatment of High Risk Infants
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    		•  Ankylosing Spondylosis- Assessment & Treatment
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    		•  Job analysis & fitness
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    		•  Biofeedback for Anxiety based problems & Muscle re-education
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    		•  Occupational Therapy intervention for Learning Disabled & Hyperactive children



  • You can contact the Occupational Therapy Training School & Centre at nairot@hotmail.com


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