Occupational Therapy Stellenbosch

The OT Stellenbosch page will share updates about all events - hosted by the OTSC - and provide a space for memories to be shared.

29/04/2026

Taking a sneak peak on how the OT students have been using their skills — Happy OT month! 💚

Photos from Occupational Therapy Stellenbosch's post

17/04/2026

Hemophilia doesn't just affect the blood — it affects joints, mobility, independence, and quality of life.

This World Hemophilia Day, we recognise the role occupational therapy plays in helping people with hemophilia live, work, and engage meaningfully every day. 💛

Link to the research study:
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/hae.14913

11/04/2026

This April, we celebrate the profession that helps people get back to living. Happy OT Month! 🧡

Dont forget to tag an OT in the comments!! And share!!

17/03/2026

Some of the OTSC members representing and selling pancakes at Tygerberg Hospital’s Kidney Day Fun Run this past Saturday 🥞

A big thank you to for sponsoring our ingredients and making it possible for us to be part of such a meaningful event—helping spread awareness about kidney health within our community🏩

And thank you to everyone who came to support us!!💚

14/03/2026

World Kidney day 💜

Kidney disease can affect more than physical health - it can also impact a person's ability to participate in everyday activities

OT helps people continue doing the activities that matter most!

References:

Clinical Kidney Journal - Fatigue in CKD
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8729574/ #:~:text=Approximately%2070%25%20of%20patients%20with,hospitalization%20among%20individuals%20with%20CKD

Renal Occupational Therapy
https://www.kidneyhealth.ca/renal-occupational-therapy/

04/03/2026

First practical Mobility lecture ✅

From wheelchair transfers to assistive equipment — it was all about helping people move safely and confidently. OT is practical, powerful, and client-centered 💫