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Occupational therapy can hep you with fibromyalgia

How an Occupational Therapist Can Help You When Living With Fibromyalgia

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May is Fibromyalgia Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness of a condition that affects many South Africans but is often misunderstood. Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that can cause widespread pain, fatigue, sleep difficulties, brain fog, and increased sensitivity to stress and sensory input. While there is currently no cure, there are many ways […]

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Understanding CPRS

Understanding Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)

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An Occupational Therapist’s Perspective As an occupational therapist working with people who experience persistent pain, I meet clients whose symptoms sometimes seem to go far beyond a typical injury or recovery process. They might describe burning sensations, swelling, changes in skin colour or temperature, and pain that feels disproportionate to the original cause. For many

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MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS

Living with Multiple Sclerosis

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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)

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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?

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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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