OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

GENERAL OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY:

Occupational therapists help adults and children who’ve suffered from an illness or injury to develop or restore skills necessary for independence at home, school and work. Common conditions that benefit from occupational therapy include:

Hand, wrist and elbow soft tissue injuries
Fractures, dislocations and tendon lacerations
Stroke, Parkinson’s disease and other neurological disorders
Carpal tunnel syndrome and other repetitive stress disorders
Lymphedema
Post-surgical rehab

Treatment is based on the patient’s individual needs and goals. It begins with a comprehensive physical and cognitive evaluation, followed by a customized treatment plan.

Most often, occupational therapy focuses on improving gross motor, fine motor, visual motor or sensory processing skills—abilities needed to dress, eat, bathe, use a computer or remember and dial a phone number. In some cases, a home or work visit may be involved, which allows the occupational therapist to recommend helpful adaptive devices.

Upper Extremity injuries.
Hand Therapy.
Upper Extremity Splinting
Neurological Rehabilitation
Pediatric Rehabilitation

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INTERACTIVE METRONOME® (IM):

Interactive Metronome® (IM) is an evidence-based assessment and training tool that measures & improves Neurotiming, or the synchronization of neural impulses within key brain networks for cognitive, communicative, sensory & motor performance. As the individual activates a trigger in time with a steady auditory beat, IM technology provides real-time auditory and visual feedback for millisecond timing. Knowing whether he is hitting before, after, or exactly in sync with the beat to the millisecond allows the individual to make immediate, online corrections to improve timing & rhythm over the course of training.

Peer reviewed studies repeatedly confirm the importance of timing & rhythm for human performance. According to IM research, improving Neurotiming may result in better function in the following areas:

Attention
Processing Speed
Working Memory
Executive Functions
Expressive and Receptive Language
Reading Comprehension, Rate & Fluency
Upper Extremity Function (Parkinson’s, hemiplegia, CP, hand function)
Motor Coordination
Athletic Performance (golf, soccer)

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LYMPHEDEMA MANAGEMENT:

What is Lymphedema?

Lymphedema refers to swelling that generally occurs in one of your arms or legs. The lymphatic system is a specialized set of vessels crucial to keep your body healthy by circulating protein-rich lymph fluid throughout the body, collecting bacteria, viruses, and waste products. When the lymph vessels are blocked and unable to carry lymph fluid away from the tissues, lymphedema results. There is no cure for lymphedema but it can be managed with early diagnosis and consistent care of the affected limb.

Treatment of Lymphedema

While lymphedema is not a curable condition, with proper treatment it can be controlled and one can learn how to effectively manage it during daily life. Physical therapy treatment for lymphedema can include the following:

Manual lymphatic drainage massage – specialized technique designed to stimulate the uptake of lymph and move the fluid out of the body.
Medical compression bandaging, which can include but is not limited to the use of low stretch bandaging systems to prevent refill of treated areas and continual stimulation of lymphatic structures.
An exercise program to help utilize the muscle pumping action of the body to move fluid along lymphatic pathways.

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FUNCTIONAL CAPACITY MANAGEMENT:

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The Occupational Therapists at Priority Rehab are certified to conduct a Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE), by analyzing an individual’s performance in doing work-related activities and identifying the essential skills required to accomplish the tasks efficiently, explains the American Occupational Therapy Association. They determine whether the person’s abilities match the job’s performance requirements.

A FCE assesses a person’s capability to carry out tasks related to employment, states the American Occupational Therapy Association. It involves comparing the worker’s health condition, body functions and physical characteristics to the demands of the workplace.

A FCE helps determine if a person is fit to return to work after an injury on the job or an illness, notes the American Occupational Therapy Association. Individuals who want to apply for Social Security Disability benefits may also benefit from taking the exam. The test is also useful for anyone who seeks vocational rehabilitation services and students who receive transitional services from school to the workplace.

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