
Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapists help patients cope with complex medical or cognitive conditions that limit their ability to care for themselves. The goal of occupational therapy is to help patients become as independent as possible with everyday activities.
When you are referred for occupational therapy, you will receive a thorough examination by a licensed occupational therapist. This exam includes a review of your medical condition, functional abilities and prior level of function. Additional examination may be done to assess the following:
- Strength
- Range of motion
- Coordination
- Cognition
- Sensation
- Visual perceptual skills
- Ability to perform self-care activities (activities of daily living)
- Ability to assume previous roles, such as parent and/or employee
Conditions
- Cancer Care
- Hand/Upper Extremity Issues
- Life After Stroke
- Lymphedema
- Neuromuscular Disorders
- Orthopaedics
- Parkinson's Disease
- Traumatic Brain Injury
Treatments
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