Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy
An inclusive part of every Leuchie break is our physiotherapy and occupational therapy service.
The Therapy team is made up of Louise (physio) and Katie (OT).
Over the course of your break Louise and Katie can work with you to put together a programme specifically tailored to your needs. To be able to work with you in this way, and undertake assessments and referrals to community healthcare professionals, is a unique opportunity within Scotland.
Individual and group sessions
The team can also give you invaluable advice on exercise, transfers, wheelchairs, posture and positioning. Our group exercise classes are a fun way to try out gentle routines.
Our therapy room has a wide range of specialist equipment to support different abilities, including standing frames, a VibroGym, and Motomed exercise bikes – which we also have available throughout the house. In addition, our pressure mapping system can help highlight potential pressure issues and avoid hospital visits.
Wheelchair service
Our therapy team can also provide wheelchair assessments and adjustments to improve your comfort and wellbeing. We can make referrals to NHS wheelchair services and other health professionals to ensure you get the ongoing support you need after your break at Leuchie.
Independent living equipment
The team run a show and tell group discussing all new independent living equipment that can assist individual needs. Guests can also trial bits of equipment before committing to purchase. buy them . We also have a Leuchie OT and PT shop where guests can purchase small items of equipment.
Use of our adapted kitchen
We can offer one to one baking/cooking sessions in our adapted kitchen. This can be done using adapted equipment to help guests be as independent as possible.
Transfers
We are happy to look at transfers with guests to suggest more appropriate/safe transfers on/off beds/toilets/chairs. This can also be in liaison with community professionals.
Anxiety Management
Katie comes from a mental health back ground and can do small group work dealing with anxiety management, if needed.
Sleep advice
Katie has also done the Edinburgh sleep medicine course and can help guests if they are having difficulties in sleeping. Advice can be given or referred onto relevant services.
Support groups
We can also look at social support groups for people to have rehab or peer support in their communities.
Acupunture
Acupuncture can relieve many symptoms of neurological conditions, such as pain, fatigue and muscle tightness. Louise is an AACP qualified acupuncturist and can treat a wide range of symptoms and conditions as part of our physiotherapy service, if appropriate.
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