Northeast Rehabilitation Health Network

AFT: Animal Facilitation in Occupational and Physical Therapy Sessions

Linda Hume, LPN, AFT Specialist
Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital

GOALS	ACTIVITIES
Increased Upper Extremity Range of Motion	Throws Object For Dog To Retrieve Uses Hand Signals To Command Dog Use Of Leash To Maneuver Dog Pats, Strokes, And Brushes Dog
Balance	Pats, Brushes Dog From Various Positions, (Sitting, Kneeling, Standing) Throws Objects For Dog To Retrieve From Various Positions, (Seated On Mat Kneeling, Standing, etc.)
Mobility	Ambulates With Dog, With Or Without Device Dog Walks With Pt. During Wheelchair Propulsion
Improved Coordination	Reaching For Objects Dog Has Retrieved Brushing And Patting Dog Throwing Objects For Dog (Releasing)
Tone Inhibition	Patting And Brushing Dog To Promote Relaxation