OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
Individualized
treatment using occupational therapy tools that allows the patient to
reach their maximum functioning level in their activities of daily living.
Individualized treatment goals may also be to:
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improve function |
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decrease pain |
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return to normal movements |
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increase strength |
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reduce future trauma |
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improve everyday activities |
The therapy tools most commonly used are:
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exercise |
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paraffin |
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whirlpool |
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fluidotherapy |
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ultrasound |
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hot and cold packs |
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contrast baths |
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LIDO testing & strengthening |
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massage |
Our licensed Occupational Therapist is present for all treatments. Aide staff may be given specific tasks to assist with patients, but they will always be under the direct on-site supervision of the therapist.
| Medicare Insurance Plans Taken Care of Here - Over 60% of Medicare recipients claim to still be confused by Medicare changes of 2006. (Arthritis Today magazine) If you have questions whether your therapy will be covered, give Kerry a call at (940) 566-5714 and she can verify all of your benefits to assure proper payment before you begin your program. For more information please call Kerry at (940) 566-5714 or go to <Insurance Plans> link on the left to see the latest plans. |
| Therapy on Saturdays is available - We provide appointment times every Saturday to better meet your needs on scheduling. Please let us know if this will work better for you and your lifestyle. |
| Warm Aquatic Therapy Great for Cold Days - Warm Water Aquatic Therapy is provided all year round in heated pools. This allows our patients to rehabilitate and heal at the same time. The shallow end is only waist-deep so patients don't have to swim or get their hair wet! |
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