Occupational Therapy

What is occupational therapy?

Occupational therapy is used to help you develop, recover or maintain your independence at home, work or school.

MercyOne occupational therapists help you restore your health, confidence and self-sufficiency. Our goal is to help you live your best life through personalized care that will help you live and work as independently as possible.

Who can benefit from occupational therapy?

Rehabilitative services can benefit people of all ages, especially those who have/had:

Arthritis
Burns
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Fractures and injuries to the shoulder, elbow and wrist
Gamekeeper’s thumb
Hand injuries, trauma and disease
Hip and knee replacements
Lateral/medial epicondylitis
Low vision
Lymphedema
Mallet finger
Overuse syndrome
Spinal cord injuries
Sprains/strains
Stroke
Traumatic injuries and amputations
Trigger finger
Tumors and cysts
Wounds
Wrist and finger fractures

Occupational therapy treatment options

*Treatment may vary by location

MercyOne occupational therapists complete a comprehensive evaluation of your body strength, range of motion, coordination and ability to complete your everyday tasks. Our therapists employ a wide variety of state-of-the-art techniques to help you with your recovery. They will assist you in identifying your goals and develop a plan personalized to you.

Some of the most common occupational therapies used at MercyOne are: