Skilled Therapy

Occupational Therapy

What is occupational therapy?

Occupational therapy (OT) helps individuals of all ages achieve and maintain a high level of independence and satisfaction in their daily activities, or “occupations, from whatever that ails them. Occupational therapists work with people who have physical, cognitive, or emotional disabilities, injuries, or illnesses, as well as those who are experiencing developmental delays or other challenges.

The goal of occupational therapy is to help individuals participate in the activities that are meaningful to them, such as self-care, work, school, leisure, and social activities. Occupational therapists use a variety of interventions, such as exercises, adaptive equipment, environmental modifications, and cognitive-behavioral strategies, to help individuals develop or restore their skills, improve their function, and adapt to their environments.

Occupational therapy is a client-centered and evidence-based practice that is grounded in the principles of occupational science, anatomy and physiology, psychology, and other related disciplines.

Helping people do what they love best can only improve their recovery from whatever ails them, and it helps our patients maintain a positive self-image even as they undergo difficulties.

What does occupational therapy include?

Our occupational therapy and treatments include but are not limited to:

  • Energy Conservation
  • Coaching on Work Safety Practices
  • Work Simplification
  • Improving Coordination
  • Regaining Mobility
  • Mobility Device Assistance Training
  • Assessment of Cognition and Psychosocial Needs
  • Prevention of Disease and Injury
  • Fitting of Prosthetic Devices for Amputations
  • Lymphedema Care
  • Assessing Client’s Home Environment for Safety

What are the benefits of occupational therapy?

Occupational therapy (OT) is a form of healthcare that aims to help people achieve independence in their daily lives. Here are some of the benefits of occupational therapy:

  1. Improved Daily Living Skills: OT helps individuals with disabilities and injuries learn or re-learn basic life skills such as dressing, bathing, cooking, and driving.
  2. Better Physical Health: Occupational therapists can help individuals with chronic conditions or injuries improve their physical health by developing customized exercise plans and teaching adaptive techniques.
  3. Enhanced Mental Health: Occupational therapy can improve mental health by providing tools and strategies to manage anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions.
  4. Increased Independence: OT can help people with disabilities and injuries achieve greater independence by teaching them how to perform daily tasks with minimal assistance.
  5. Improved Cognitive Function: OT can help individuals with cognitive impairments, such as memory loss or attention deficits, improve their cognitive function by engaging in specific activities that challenge and stimulate their brains.
  6. Better Socialization and Community Participation: Occupational therapy can help people with disabilities and injuries improve their social skills and increase their involvement in their communities.

Overall, occupational therapy is a valuable healthcare service that can help individuals of all ages and abilities live more fulfilling and independent lives.

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