Occupational Therapy (OT)

Occupational therapists assist people in developing the skills necessary for independent and satisfying lives—what we like to call the "skills for the job of living."

OT services typically include:

• Customized treatment programs to improve one's ability to perform daily activities;
• Comprehensive home and job site evaluations with adaptation recommendations;
• Performance skills assessments and treatment;
• Adaptive equipment recommendations and usage training; and
• 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;
• Birth injuries, learning problems, or developmental disabilities;
• Mental health or behavioral problems including Alzheimer's, schizophrenia, and post-traumatic stress;
• Problems with substance use or eating disorders;
• Burns, spinal cord injuries, or amputations;
• Broken bones or other injuries from falls, sports injuries, or accidents; and
• Vision or cognitive problems that threaten the ability to drive.