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What is a Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE)?

Who Can Benefit From One, and How Does an Occupational Therapist Perform It? When life throws us a curveball—an injury, illness, or chronic condition—returning to work or daily routines isn’t always straightforward. That’s where a Functional Capacity Evaluation comes in. It’s a powerful, evidence-based tool occupational therapists use to assess a person’s functional abilities in […]

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Living with Multiple Sclerosis

How Occupational Therapy Can Help Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a complex and often unpredictable neurological condition that affects the central nervous system. It can bring about physical, emotional, and cognitive challenges that vary from person to person. For those living with MS, everyday tasks can become difficult and sometimes impossible without support. This is where

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What is Functional Neurological Disorder (FND)

How Can an Occupational Therapist Help You? Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) is a condition that affects how the brain and body communicate. It results in neurological symptoms that appear similar to those seen in conditions like epilepsy, stroke, or multiple sclerosis but without the structural damage to the nervous system that typically characterises those conditions.

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What is Parkinson’s Disease?

How Can an Occupational Therapist Help? Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological condition that affects movement, coordination, and cognitive function. While it’s most commonly associated with tremors and stiffness, Parkinson’s can have wide-ranging effects on a person’s daily life. For those diagnosed with the condition, maintaining independence and quality of life becomes a central focus—and

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