Occupational Therapy works with a large variety of illnesses and disorders and works closely with other health care team members to maximize independence and regain their abilities for everyday life.
Our team of occupational therapists help individuals who have experienced illnesses, injuries or other disabling conditions learn how to:
- Dress and bathe independently
- Learn how to manage edema after breast cancer
- Use their injured hands to work on a computer
- Plan and cook a meal safely
- Use public transportation
- Learn to use the cell phone with non-dominant hand
- Help a child learn how to write
We use exercises, advanced rehabilitation techniques and patient education to assist clients in regaining their independence. Some of those techniques include:
- Sensory Integration
- Neurodevelopment Treatment Techniques
- Fabrication of Splints
- Home Assessment for Home Modifications
- Manual Lymphatic Drainage
- Orthopedic Protocols
- Aquatic Therapy
- Developmental Treatment Approaches
We also work with conditions such as:
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Fibromyalgia
- Head Injuries
- Arthritis
- Strokes
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Cerebral Palsy
- Autism
- Developmental Disabilities
- Multiple Sclerosis