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Occupational Therapy

Director: Cheryl Foster
For Information: 620-252-1505
Rehab Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Occupation can be defined as the way in which we occupy our time. Our daily occupations include self care, work and leisure. If an illness, injury or disability prevents us from independently performing in our occupations, then it is the job of the Occupational Therapist to provide treatment.

Treatments may include the following:

Training in Activities of Daily Living
Use of Adaptive Equipment
Therapeutic Exercise
Orthotic design, selection and fitting
Pain Management
Application of Physical Modalities
Work conditioning and work hardening
Sensory re-education
Activity Modification at home, work, school or leisure
Fine Motor Coordination training
Environmental Adaptation
Guidance and Education for family and caregivers

Conditions and injuries treated by an Occupational Therapist may include:

Fractures
Amputations
Arthritis
Congenital Anomalies
Cumulative Trauma
Stroke
Tendon Injuries
Nerve Injuries
Developmental Disabilities
Neuromuscular diseases
Spinal Cord Injuries
Hand Injury
Cognitive Impairments

Skilled treatment provided by an Occupational Therapist can help individuals achieve and maintain independence in all facets of their lives. OT gives people "skills for the job of living"!

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