Occupational therapists work with clients who require specialized assistance in acquiring skills which enable them to lead independent, productive lives. Skills of daily living, such as dressing or cooking, cognitive skills, or strength and coordination, can all be affected by stroke, arthritis or other chronic illnesses.

Our occupational therapists help individuals function effectively in the skills they want and need to perform. Assistance might involve adapting the task or environment to increase independence and improve their quality of life.

At Therapy Solutions we specialize in pediatric therapy, rehabilitation after stroke, neurological conditions, arthritis, geriatrics, splinting, hand therapy, job site evaluations and cranio-sacral treatment.

What is Occupational Therapy?
Occupational Therapy is a health and rehabilitation profession. Occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants work with people of all ages who, because of physical, developmental, social or emotional problems, need specialized assistance to lead independent, productive and satisfying lives.

The Facts about Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy is skilled treatment that helps individuals achieve independence. Services include:
∙ Customized treatment programs aimed at improving abilities to carry out activities   of daily living
∙ Comprehensive evaluation of home and job environments, and recommendations   on necessary adaptation
∙ Assessment and treatment for work performance skills
∙ Recommendations and training in the use of adaptive equipment to replace loss of   function
∙ Instructions to family members and care-givers in safe and effective methods of   caring for individuals

Occupational Therapists: Critical Members of the Health Care Team
Occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants, as members of the health care team, work closely with doctors, nurses, physical therapists, speech language pathologists or audiologists, and other health care professionals.

Who Needs Occupational Therapists?
∙ People with work related injuries
∙ People who have had a stroke or heart attack
∙ People with chronic pain
∙ People with arthritis, multiple sclerosis or other serious illness
∙ Children with birth injuries, learning problems or developmental disabilities
∙ People with mental health problems
∙ People with substance abuse problems and eating disorders
∙ People with burns, spinal cord injuries or amputations
∙ People with broken bones or other injuries from sports, falls or accidents

Occupational therapy practitioners are skilled professionals. Occupational therapists enter their field with a bachelor’s or master’s degree. Occupational therapy assistants earn an associate’s degree. Each service provider completes a period of supervised clinical experience and must pass a national examination.