The goal of adult physical therapy is to prevent or alleviate movement dysfunction, improve mobility, and maximize physical independence and function by :
Improving strength and endurance
Restoring normal movement patterns
Improving overall function and mobility
Improving gait pattern
Decreasing fall risk
OT Goals
The goal of adult speech therapy is to improve oral-motor skills for speech and swallowing, language, verbal fluency, voice, and cognitive-linguistic skills by:
Improving communication
Enhancing cognitive skills
Enhancing receptive and expressive language skills
Improving swallowing
ST Goals
The goal of adult occupational therapy is to improve function and independence in activities of daily living (ADLs), including self-care and community activities by:
Improving independence in activities of daily living (ADLs)
Improving instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs)
Enhancing gross and fine motor skills
Improving core and upper extremity strength and flexibility
