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Occupational Therapy
Achieving independence in all areas of life
Occupational therapy is a skilled treatment that helps patients achieve independence and lead productive and enjoyable lives. The focus is to develop daily living skills, such as dressing, bathing, bathroom mobility, after surgery, illness or injury. Patients are central to their own care as we provide specialized services to help them reach individualized goals. Education is provided to patients and their families to promote safety, wellness and optimal functioning. Pysicians refer their patients to occupational therapy when the patient has experienced a stroke, head injury, deconditioning due to illness and other conditions causing reduced independence.
Treatment is available at Mansfield and Shelby hospitals, MedCentral Wellness Complex, in patients' home through MedCentral HomeCare and for children through Pediatric Therapy services.
 Specialized services:
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Homemaking and self-care rehabilitation
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wheelchair evaluations
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Adaptive equipment and techniques
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Home environment evaluation/modifications
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Arthritis treatment
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Hand and upper limb rehabilitation
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Acute physical rehabilitation (Mansfield Hospital)
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Cognitive retraining
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Visual/perceptual retraining
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Lymphedema and swelling management
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Pain and stress management
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Transitional care (Shelby Hospital)
Therapeutic recreation
Therapeutic recreation addresses patients' physical , cognitive, social, emotional and leisure needs. Recreational activities are designed to promote recovery and help patients cope with their hospitalization and life changes.For more information call Mansfield Hospital at (419) 526-8685, Shelby Hsopital (419) 342-1724 and Wellness Complex (419) 526-8567, or send email.
Resources
American Occupational Therapy Association
Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists
American Therapeutic Recreation Association
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Last updated May 28, 2013 |