Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy provides the opportunity to acquire skills or compensatory techniques through activities of daily living retraining, adaptive equipment training, improving fine motor skills, and splint fabrication.

Occupational therapists ask "Why does this person have difficulties managing his or her daily activities (or occupations)? What can we adapt to make it possible for him or her to manage better and how will this then impact his or her health and well-being?" Emphasis is placed on promoting functional independence of each patient. Our Occupational Therapists work along with physical therapy ensuring a coordinated team approach to the patient’s recovery needs.

What can you expect?

After recieving a physician's order, an evaluation is scheduled. On the first visit, the therapist will review the patient’s medical history. Goals will be established based on an individual’s needs. Additional visits, if needed, will be established along with a plan of care individualized for each patient. The expected length of time to reach goals will also be discussed.

Services typically include:

Customized treatment programs to improve one's ability to perform daily activities
Adaptive equipment recommendations and usage training
Guidance to family members and caregivers

Some of the health conditions that benefit from occupational therapy include:

Work-related injuries including lower back problems or repetitive stress injuries
Limitations following a stroke or heart attack
Arthritis, multiple sclerosis, or other serious chronic conditions
Broken bones or other injuries from falls, sports injuries, or accidents
Vision or cognitive problems that threaten the ability to drive