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Occupational therapy

Occupational therapy supports recovery by helping people safely return to meaningful activities at home, work and in the community. Our patient-centered care focuses on practical strategies, adaptive tools and personalized goals to improve daily function and quality of life.

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Personalized occupational therapy to restore independence and function

Occupational therapy is used to help those who are recovering from injury or illness regain the functional abilities necessary for daily life and independence, such as grooming and dressing. At Atlantic Rehabilitation, this service is often prescribed for patients following orthopedic injuries, as well as concussions, strokes, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, amputations, and traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries.

Our occupational therapists provide instruction in how to easily accomplish tasks in new ways, often using special equipment, as well as how to make living environments safer. This helps protect vulnerable joints, prevent further injury and conserve energy.

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Customized plans

The occupational therapy process starts with a comprehensive assessment and evaluation. Following the evaluation, our therapists work with you to establish customized treatment plans and goals that are designed to help improve your ability to perform activities of daily living, tasks and self-care, such as:

  • Dressing
  • Bathing
  • Grooming
  • Feeding/eating
  • Home management tasks such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, shopping and money skills
  • Work-related tasks
  • Handwriting and typing
  • Grasping and lifting common household items
  • Manipulating small objects such as keys, buttons, zippers and opening containers
  • Gripping, pushing and pulling

Advanced techniques

As part of occupational therapy treatment, advanced techniques and tools may include:

  • Saebo stroke rehabilitation technology
  • Music Glove to improve hand function
  • T-Wall interactive mobility, reaction and coordination training
  • Custom fabricated splinting to improve hand function

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