Welcome to Fishing Quest, where fun gameplay aligns with therapeutic progress. We're uncovering how this game works on crucial skills for therapy patients, offering a unique blend of engagement and skill development for therapists across disciplines.
Balance and Bilateral Coordination
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Occupational Therapy: Improves ability to perform tasks requiring coordinated use of both hands, like preparing meals or doing laundry.
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Physical Therapy: Aids in developing stability and coordination necessary for climbing stairs, carrying groceries, or navigating uneven surfaces.
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Speech-Language Pathology: The integration of cognitive-linguistic tasks supports abilities like following verbal instructions for daily self-care routines and effectively communicating needs and preferences.
Crossing the Midline
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Occupational Therapy: Enhances the ability to perform tasks that require reaching across the body, like washing the opposite arm or leg or zipping a jacket.
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Physical Therapy: Promotes flexibility and range of motion, critical for activities like exercising or vacuuming.
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Speech-Language Pathology: Facilitates communication between the left and right hemispheres of the brain, aiding in conversational turn-taking comprehension like participating in group discussions or responding appropriately to family or caregivers.
Range of Motion
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Occupational Therapy: Aids in increasing joint movement for activities like dressing, grooming, and other personal care activities.
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Physical Therapy: Focuses on improving mobility for actions like bending or stretching, for daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, or reaching for items.
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Speech-Language Pathology: Helps in facilitating breath control and posture for clearer speech, supporting tasks involving verbal communication, like phone conversations or asking for help.
Attention and Endurance
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Occupational Therapy: Builds concentration for tasks such as managing finances or following recipes.
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Physical Therapy: Develops stamina necessary for taking showers or grocery shopping without fatigue.
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Speech-Language Pathology: Improves sustained attention for better comprehension and expression in conversations, like making appointments or community participation.
Eye-Hand Coordination and Motor Planning
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Occupational Therapy: Essential for precise tasks like eating with utensils or brushing teeth.
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Physical Therapy: Helps in activities requiring coordination, such as cooking or driving.
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Speech-Language Pathology: Aids in the coordination of speech production and non-verbal communication, assisting in the management of technology for tasks like reading newspaper headlines or ads.