Occupational therapy for children and adults Everyday and practice-oriented

Occupational therapy in Berlin aims to restore, improve or compensate for motor, sensory, psychological and cognitive functions that are impaired due to illness or development.

Our range of occupational therapy treatments in Berlin includes

Motor-functional treatment, e.g. for osteoarthritis, fractures, tendon and nerve injuries, etc.
Thermal application (cold/heat)
Sensorimotor-perceptive treatment, e.g. for developmental disorders or developmental delays
Brain performance training: neuropsychologically oriented treatment, e.g. for dementia or strokes
Psychological-functional treatment, e.g. for ADHD, depression, burn-out
Advice on integration into the domestic, social and professional environment

Our patients benefit from this

Holistic treatment is important for successful therapy. In order to ensure the best possible care for our patients, we work closely together as a team from different specialist areas and regularly exchange information. Close contact with the attending physician as well as the involvement and cooperation of the patient is an important part of the therapy.

Areas of occupational therapy

Neurofeedback

Neurofeedback is a computer-assisted training method that enables patients to perceive selected parameters of their own brain activity.

The brain receives a mirror image of its own activity via a screen and loudspeaker. This feedback helps patients learn to better regulate their own brain activity.

Many disorders, behavioral patterns and illnesses can be traced back to dysregulation. With the therapeutic approach, patients can learn to compensate for this and improve their ability to function.

Neurofeedback is mainly used in the following areas

Supportive for ADD/ ADHD, autism, learning disorders, behavioral disorders, anxiety disorders, depression, traumatic brain injury, addiction disorders
for physical and emotional problems: Migraine, post-traumatic stress disorder, dementia, chronic pain, CRPS, sleep disorders, inner restlessness, cramps (spasticity), tension
for mental illnesses
For professional musicians, competitive athletes or managers, neurofeedback can be used to optimize certain functions and achieve peak performance with the help of peak performance training.

Neurology and psychiatry

In neurology and psychiatry, the symptoms arise in the brain, spinal cord or peripheral nervous system. Occupational therapy is aimed at people who are no longer able to carry out their everyday activities themselves or are at risk of losing their self-determination.

Methods:

Bobath
N.A.P. – neuromuscular – arthroosseous plasticity
Neurofeedback
Activities of daily living
Mirror therapy
Fall prevention, gait and balance training
Brain performance training

For the following diagnoses:

Stroke
Craniocerebral injuries (e.g. after an accident)
Spinal cord injuries and diseases (e.g. paraplegia)
Parkinson’s disease
Multiple sclerosis
Polyneuropathy
Anxiety disorders, burnout, sleep disorders

Occupational therapy in orthopaedics & surgery

In the field of orthopaedics/surgery, occupational therapy treats people with disorders of the musculoskeletal system, among other things:

Fractures, tendon, soft tissue and nerve injuries of the upper extremity
Diseases such as Dupuytren’s contractures, arthrosis, rheumatism, hallux valgus
Pain disorders, e.g. CRPS and migraine

Therapy goals

Edema treatment
Scar treatment
Regulation of sensitivity
Increasing muscle strength and mobility, as well as training endurance and resilience
Training coordination and fine motor skills
Improving the functionality of the upper and lower extremities in everyday life

Hand therapy

Our specialist therapists for hand therapy specialize in the targeted treatment of the upper extremities while still keeping a holistic view of the patient in their daily environment. Close cooperation between occupational therapists and physiotherapists can reduce the serious physical, psychological and social effects of injuries and illnesses and restore the patient’s ability to act.

The aims of hand therapy are to maintain or restore the functions of the upper extremity and to reintegrate the patient into everyday life and work.

Disease patterns:

All bone and soft tissue injuries of the upper extremity, e.g. due to accidents
Carpal tunnel syndrome, arthrosis, rheumatism
Peripheral nerve lesions
CRPS (“Sudeck’s disease”)
Epicondylitis
Diseases of the cervical spine with effects on the arms and hands

Pediatrics – Occupational therapy with children

In our pediatrics department, we care for children from infancy to adolescence. Thanks to their many years of experience, our therapists have access to a wide range of treatments and can therefore specifically address developmental delays.

In addition to congenital and early acquired movement disorders, the specializations within our team also make it possible to treat children and adolescents who suffer from sensory processing disorders, social development disorders, mental illnesses or mental disabilities.

We can offer the following therapy methods, among others:

Sensory integration
Behavioral therapy with video diagnostics, parent training
Attention and concentration training
Social skills training for children and young people
Group therapy/ interaction training
Neurofeedback (Othmer method)
Graphomotor skills training
Numeracy training, reading and spelling training