Occupational Therapy

Our Occupational Therapists (OTs) provide initial and interim evaluations of strength, joint range of motion, sensation, posture, vision, coordination, muscle tone, sensation, perceptual skills, and cognition. They will carry out a therapy program to assist you in regaining, developing, and building skills that are important for independent functioning, health, well-being and security. Treatment focuses on helping you regain greater independence with activities of daily living (ADLs). They will provide training on adaptive techniques or devices as needed, such as one-handed techniques, the use of reachers, dressing aids or environmental modifications.  They also will simulate your home environment or real life situations in our Functional Living Apartment as part of your therapy.

Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

• Bathing and dressing
• Personal hygiene & grooming
• Eating
• Homemaking skills

Self-Awareness

• Coordination
• Executive functions Energy conservation, education of self-awareness)
• Safety with Mobility and Obstacles

Upper Extremity Functioning

• Adaptive equipment training for bathing and dressing
• Strength, range of motion
• Coordination
• Joint protection

Safety Awareness

Upon discharge, additional assessments as needed:

• Both PT and OT will visit home or the destination of patient prior to discharge
• Recommendations for equipment needed at home

For Short-Term Rehabilitation admissions, we design all programs to help patients reach their maximum level of function and to prepare them for transition back into their communities.

To learn more, call 508-433-4400 or email us today.