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Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy at Little River Healthcare System is
skilled treatment that helps individuals achieve
independence in all facets of their lives. Occupational
therapy assists people in developing the “skills for the job
of living” which are necessary for independent and
satisfying lives. Services typically include:
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Customized treatment programs to improve one’s ability
to perform daily activities
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Comprehensive home and job-site evaluations with
adaptation recommendations
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Performance skills assessments and treatment
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Adaptive equipment recommendations and usage training
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Guidance to family members and caregivers
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Pre-employment screening
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Back
Safety and Wellness Education
Common
health conditions that benefit from occupational therapy
include:
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Work-related injuries including lower back problems or
repetitive stress injuries
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Limitations following stroke or heart attack
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Arthritis, multiple sclerosis, or other serious chronic
conditions
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Mental
health or behavioral problems including Alzheimer’s,
schizophrenia, and post-traumatic stress
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Burns,
spinal cord injuries, or amputations
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Broken
bones or other injuries from falls, sports injuries, or
accidents
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Vision
or cognitive problems that threaten the ability to drive
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Deconditioning following an illness
We offer
comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, and home health
services to meet the needs of all of our patients.
LRHS
currently has one occupational therapist on staff. Click
here to learn more about
Mona Butala, OTR/L.
Call to
schedule your appointment today!
512.430.6466 |
