Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy (or OT as it is often referred to) is a health care profession which provides services to those whose ability to function has been disrupted by developmental problems, trauma, congenital/ genetic disorders, illness, injury or disease.
When a life changing event happens, it is important to have a knowledgeable OT in place. Our OTs have extensive experience working with clients with soft tissue injuries, brain injuries, spine problems, fractures, amputations, hand injuries and complex cases. To ensure you are receiving the best care possible, our OTs attend continuing education courses and have post graduate certifications which include Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDT certifications), elections into the cognitive rehabilitation society, cognitive rehabilitation and life care planning. Depending on the extent of your injuries, our therapists will meet with you to assess your injuries and needs while you are in the hospital, shortly following your discharge or in some cases both. When necessary, we also work closely with other members involved in your rehabilitation that may be external to our clinic including insurance adjusters, lawyers, case managers and other professionals.
Because occupation to an Occupational Therapist means how a person occupies his or her time in day to day living activities, your OT may assess and treat you with any number of the following services:.
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In-home functional assessments and treatment to resolve any difficulties
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Cognitive and perceptual assessments and treatment
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Functional treatment programs to help a person return to his/ her pre-accident status
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Attendant care assessments
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Work site/ physical demands analysis
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Assistive devices prescriptions – wheelchairs, self care aids, electronics
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Patient education including injury prevention, safety in the home, ergonomics, body mechanics, work simplification, joint protection, energy conservation, relaxation/ pain management and coping with cognitive difficulties
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Home modification assessments and recommendations
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Assessment for entitlement to benefits such as housekeeping, attendant care, parking permits, tax credits etc.
Skill Builders also has a team of Occupational Therapists who specialize in driver rehabilitation. Driving evaluations including driver and passenger assessments, vehicle modifications, van prescriptions, all terrain vehicle assessments, bus and transport truck assessments and driving anxiety – see the driver rehabilitation page for more information regarding this specialty program.
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