The occupational therapy program at Sebastian River Medical Center focuses on helping patients regain skill and strength in their extremities following injury or illness. Our licensed occupational therapists assess each patient's ability to perform the physical skills needed to function at home and/or at work. The therapist then works with the patient to set goals and develop an individualized plan of treatment.
To initiate treatment your physician must order rehabilitation services on your behalf. Based on your physician's diagnosis, one or more members of our team will perform a complete physical assessment and develop a therapy plan to address your individual medical needs. Depending upon the type and severity of your injury or illness, your therapy plan may encompass more than one discipline.
Patients recovering from hand and wrist fractures, as well as other injuries to the upper extremities, are led through an individualized care plan that improves muscle and tendon strength and helps patients regain function and dexterity. In addition, therapists show patients how to make physical adjustments that facilitate their ability to perform tasks.
For those who can benefit from it, intensive work or reconditioning therapy is coordinated through the occupational therapy department. Other services include and ergonomic analysis, and other injury prevention education classes to reduce cumulative trauma disorders and repetitive strain injury.
For many patients recovering from debilitating illnesses, treatment focuses on improving self-care skills such as shaving, dressing and simple meal preparation. Therapists use specialized activities and exercises to improve muscle strength and sensory and motor skills. In certain cases, cutom-fitted equipment and splinting is utilized to assist patients inperforming self care, work and/or recreational activities.