Overview

Safeeda Salim is a dedicated and compassionate occupational therapist with practical clinical expertise in evaluating, developing, and carrying out evidence-based occupational therapy interventions. She is adept at treating patients with a variety of neurological, orthopedic, and medical disorders, with a particular emphasis on enhancing functional independence, quality of life, and involvement in everyday activities. She has good communication skills, a patient-centered approach, and a dedication to lifelong learning and professional development.

Education

Bachelor of occupational therapy - SRMIST, Kattankulathur, Tamilnadu 

Skills & Training

• Comprehensive Occupational Therapy Assessment
• Neurological evaluation and rehabilitation
• ADL & IADL training
• Cognitive and perceptual assessment
• Sensory integration techniques
• Upper limb rehabilitation 
• Pain management and joint protection techniques
• Patient and caregiver education
• Functional Independence Measure (FIM) assessment
• Basic knowledge of assistive devices and adaptive equipment 
• Interdisciplinary team collaboration
• Documentation and discharge planning

Areas of Interest

•  Neurological rehabilitation (Stroke, TBI, SCI)
• Hand therapy and upper limb rehabilitation
• Cognitive rehabilitation
• Geriatric occupational therapy 
• ADL retraining and functional independence
• Community-based rehabilitation
• Mental health and psychosocial rehabilitation
• Pediatric occupational therapy