Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapists provide treatment in self-care, work and leisure to increase function, promote development and prevent disability. This may include restoration of skills or adaptation of tasks to achieve maximum independence and enhance quality of life. A lymphedema/chronic swelling program with complete decongestive therapy is available.

To schedule an appointment, contact the Rehabilitation Services Department at 660-200-7073.

Some of our services include:

  • Shoulder/elbow/wrist/hand
  • Fractures
  • Nerve impingement (i.e., carpal tunnel)
  • Tendon repair (flexor/extensor)
  • Chronic pain/weakness
  • Tendonitis (i.e., tennis elbow)

Activities of daily living (ADLs)

  • Retraining
  • Home safety assessment
  • Endurance/strength
  • Joint protection/energy conservation

Pediatrics

  • Fine motor impairment
  • Visual perception/motor delay (i.e., dyslexia)
  • Sensory dysfunction (i.e., autism)
  • Developmental delay

Neurological Dysfunction

  • Stroke
  • Visual perception impairment

Work Conditioning

  • Job site/ergonomic impairment

LSVT Big Therapy for people with Parkinson’s Disease

LSVT Big is evidence-based therapy for people with Parkinson’s and other conditions. Call us to learn more about LSVT therapy.

  • LSVT-certified occupational therapists
  • 16 one-hour treatments
  • Helps patients with Parkinson’s regain better movement
Physical Therapy
Speech Therapy

 

Patient success stories – Vital Signs Fall 2015