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Occupational Therapy

Don't let your pain stop you from doing what you love. Our Emanate Health Occupational Therapy program is designed to help you return to performing your everyday activities without discomfort.

Whether it's work, caring for family, playing your favorite sport or just taking a hike, our specialized team of occupational therapists is here to help you get back to the things that matter most.

Common conditions we treat

Could an occupational therapist help you or a loved one recover from an accident or illness? See what's true—and false—about the services these healthcare professionals provide.

Reviewed 1/25/2024

Occupational therapy: True or false?

If you have an accident, illness or other health problem that makes everyday activities difficult, occupational therapists are here to help. Do you know all the ways these specialists can help you live independently?

True or false: Occupational therapy is only appropriate for people with severe, permanent disabilities.

False. This therapy can help people facing a wide range of health challenges. It can, for example, help people with wrist injuries return to their jobs and hobbies. It may help those with arthritis protect their joints by performing tasks differently. And it can help stroke survivors learn new ways to do daily tasks, like dressing and cooking.

True or false: Occupational therapy is most helpful for older adults.

False. Occupational therapists can help children with trouble concentrating succeed in school. They can help youngsters with autism learn to socialize. And they can help kids who use wheelchairs play with peers. They can even help babies and toddlers meet developmental milestones if they're at risk for delays.

True or false: Part of occupational therapists' expertise is helping patients use special equipment.

True. Occupational therapists may suggest adaptive devices—such as wheelchairs, leg braces or eating aids—to help people be more independent. They can also help people modify their homes or workplaces to accommodate their needs and restrictions.

True or false: Occupational therapists tailor their care plan to each person—and each person's own needs and preferences.

True. Occupational therapists help people meet goals that matter to them, whether that's driving, visiting friends or improving memory. They also work closely with family members to help them support these goals.

True or false: Occupational therapy is reserved for those with physical problems.

False. Occupational therapists also help people with a mental illness or emotional problems. They might help them manage activities that otherwise seem overwhelming, such as budgeting, using public transportation or keeping up with household chores.

Discover what other types of therapy might help you or a loved one live more fully when coping with an injury or illness.

Visit the rehabilitation health topic center

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Occupational therapy helps people dealing with a variety of physical and neurological conditions regain the skills needed to do their everyday tasks. Here are some common conditions we treat:

  • Arthritis
  • Brain injury
  • Cancer recovery
  • Congenital disorders
  • Fractures
  • Stroke

Our areas of specialty

Our team of certified occupational therapists specializes in the following areas of treatment:

  • Custom-made splints and braces. We can create personalized splints and braces according to your body's needs. This can greatly improve your comfort and the effectiveness of the treatment.
  • Hand therapy. People struggling with issues in their hands, wrists and elbows may visit any of our clinics for specialized care.
  • Lymphedema treatment. Lymphedema is a condition where excess fluid collects in your body's tissue, resulting in swelling—usually in the arms or legs. It can be a result of cancer treatment, but also may be caused by other health factors. Members of the Emanate Health Occupational Therapy team have expertise in both manual and mechanical lymphatic drainage to help you heal.
  • Work simulation. This form of treatment helps any person who's struggling to fulfill their job duties due to an illness or injury. With work simulation, your occupational therapist evaluates your capabilities, your job's responsibilities and your work environment to create a program that will help you regain the necessary skills.
  • Vision therapy. In vision therapy, we work on training your brain and eyes to work together. We can correct a variety of issues, such as lazy eye, poor depth perception, poor hand-eye coordination and more.

For more information about our outpatient services and to book an evaluation with one of our occupational therapists, please contact one of our locations.

Could an occupational therapist help you or a loved one recover from an accident or illness? See what's true—and false—about the services these healthcare professionals provide.

Reviewed 1/25/2024

Occupational therapy: True or false?

If you have an accident, illness or other health problem that makes everyday activities difficult, occupational therapists are here to help. Do you know all the ways these specialists can help you live independently?

True or false: Occupational therapy is only appropriate for people with severe, permanent disabilities.

False. This therapy can help people facing a wide range of health challenges. It can, for example, help people with wrist injuries return to their jobs and hobbies. It may help those with arthritis protect their joints by performing tasks differently. And it can help stroke survivors learn new ways to do daily tasks, like dressing and cooking.

True or false: Occupational therapy is most helpful for older adults.

False. Occupational therapists can help children with trouble concentrating succeed in school. They can help youngsters with autism learn to socialize. And they can help kids who use wheelchairs play with peers. They can even help babies and toddlers meet developmental milestones if they're at risk for delays.

True or false: Part of occupational therapists' expertise is helping patients use special equipment.

True. Occupational therapists may suggest adaptive devices—such as wheelchairs, leg braces or eating aids—to help people be more independent. They can also help people modify their homes or workplaces to accommodate their needs and restrictions.

True or false: Occupational therapists tailor their care plan to each person—and each person's own needs and preferences.

True. Occupational therapists help people meet goals that matter to them, whether that's driving, visiting friends or improving memory. They also work closely with family members to help them support these goals.

True or false: Occupational therapy is reserved for those with physical problems.

False. Occupational therapists also help people with a mental illness or emotional problems. They might help them manage activities that otherwise seem overwhelming, such as budgeting, using public transportation or keeping up with household chores.

Discover what other types of therapy might help you or a loved one live more fully when coping with an injury or illness.

Visit the rehabilitation health topic center

Sources

For more information about our inpatient services, please contact one of our locations.

Could an occupational therapist help you or a loved one recover from an accident or illness? See what's true—and false—about the services these healthcare professionals provide.

Reviewed 1/25/2024

Occupational therapy: True or false?

If you have an accident, illness or other health problem that makes everyday activities difficult, occupational therapists are here to help. Do you know all the ways these specialists can help you live independently?

True or false: Occupational therapy is only appropriate for people with severe, permanent disabilities.

False. This therapy can help people facing a wide range of health challenges. It can, for example, help people with wrist injuries return to their jobs and hobbies. It may help those with arthritis protect their joints by performing tasks differently. And it can help stroke survivors learn new ways to do daily tasks, like dressing and cooking.

True or false: Occupational therapy is most helpful for older adults.

False. Occupational therapists can help children with trouble concentrating succeed in school. They can help youngsters with autism learn to socialize. And they can help kids who use wheelchairs play with peers. They can even help babies and toddlers meet developmental milestones if they're at risk for delays.

True or false: Part of occupational therapists' expertise is helping patients use special equipment.

True. Occupational therapists may suggest adaptive devices—such as wheelchairs, leg braces or eating aids—to help people be more independent. They can also help people modify their homes or workplaces to accommodate their needs and restrictions.

True or false: Occupational therapists tailor their care plan to each person—and each person's own needs and preferences.

True. Occupational therapists help people meet goals that matter to them, whether that's driving, visiting friends or improving memory. They also work closely with family members to help them support these goals.

True or false: Occupational therapy is reserved for those with physical problems.

False. Occupational therapists also help people with a mental illness or emotional problems. They might help them manage activities that otherwise seem overwhelming, such as budgeting, using public transportation or keeping up with household chores.

Discover what other types of therapy might help you or a loved one live more fully when coping with an injury or illness.

Visit the rehabilitation health topic center

Sources