Occupational Therapy

• Regain the skills needed to work
• Increase the ability to live independently
• Reduce cumulative trauma disorders
• Select equipment to enhance daily living

Being independent and having the ability to earn a living is something no one should have to take for granted. When an injured worker, student or retiree is unable to perform the day-to-day tasks of normal work and living, our professionals are here to help get them back into everyday life.

Occupational therapy can rehabilitate the smallest muscle of the finger to the total movement of the upper body. Living with limitations and adjusting the work or home environment to accommodate limitations is a vital aspect of occupational therapy. Analyzing the home and workplace to prevent recurrence of injury is another aspect we look at.

Occupational therapy is an integral part of rehabilitation for patients who may suffer from one of the conditions listed below:

• Cerebral Vascular Accident
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Lateral/Medial Epicondylitis
• Upper Extremity Fractures
• Upper Extremity Wound Care
• Fine Motor Skills
• Activities of Daily Living Education
• Wheelchair Assessments/Fittings
• Neurological and Orthopedic Disorders
• Arthritic Involvement
• Upper Extremity Amputations
• DeQuervain’s Tenosynovitis
• Tendon Injuries
• Sprains/Strains
• Splinting/Braces
• Upper Extremity Strengthening
• Adaptive Equipment
• Home Assessments
• Scar Management
• Post Surgical Maintenance
• Lymphedema/Venous Edema Therapy

A patient who is a candidate for occupational therapy may also have other medical/rehabilitation needs. Because Whitewater Valley Rehabilitation is a full service facility, we are able to coordinate all phases of rehabilitation.