Occupational Therapy

Transforming Lives, Building Independence
Our compassionate and experienced occupational therapy department strives to help you or your loved one live an independent, productive and satisfying life. Occupational therapy (OT) helps people of all ages engage in the “occupations” that are most meaningful to them. “Occupations” is another word for life activities such as work, school, leisure and play, self-care, home management and even sleep. If any of these activities are difficult due to physical illness or injury, congenital or developmental disorders, social or emotional problems, or the aging process, OT is there is to help.

“Because you deserve to have an independent, productive and satisfying life.”

Services

Our occupational therapists create personalized goals and treatment plans in collaboration with you, the client, based on skilled evaluation and clinical reasoning. They use evidence-based approaches to help restore and establish skills, adapt and modify the task or tools, and prevent further disability.

Some common injuries, illnesses and disabilities occupational therapists work with include:

Arthritis
Cardiac and pulmonary disease
Congenital/developmental disorders
Dementia/Alzheimer’s disease
Diabetes
Low vision
Mental health
Neurological conditions
Age related diseases
Shoulder, wrist or hand fractures/injuries

Occupational therapy services include:

Upper extremity and hand rehabilitation
Education and training in use of adaptive equipment and assistive devices
Assistive technology and environmental modifications
Modalities and splinting
Guiding family members and caregivers
Fall prevention training
Driver evaluation and rehabilitation
Ergonomics and joint protection
Purposeful activities that aim to establish or restore a specific skill such as balance, coordination, strength or visual perception
Establishing habits and routines for health promotion

To schedule your appointment or for more information, please call

605-842-7304

Outpatient Clinic Hours
Monday—Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm
After hours therapy available by appointment.