Occupational Therapy
Specialized Care & Rehabilitation
Regain your life with occupational therapy
Occupational therapy helps people develop skills for the job of living — looking beyond a diagnosis to build practical strategies for safe, independent daily function.
What does an occupational therapist do?
Occupational therapy helps individuals achieve independence in many areas of their lives. An occupational therapist looks beyond a person’s diagnosis or physical limitations, considering how an injury, illness, developmental condition, or mental health challenge affects everyday life.
From there, they develop practical strategies to help each person function more safely and independently — whatever the underlying cause: physical illness or injury, congenital or developmental disorders, social or emotional challenges, or the natural process of aging.
Conditions treated by occupational therapy
We recommend occupational therapy to help with a wide range of conditions, including:
Upper extremity injuries
Arthritis, fractures, trauma, and cervical or carpal tunnel conditions affecting the hand, wrist, and arm.
Neurological disorders
Stroke, Parkinson's disease, and multiple sclerosis that impact motor skills, coordination, and cognitive function.
Work-related injuries
Facilitating a safe return to work by addressing both the physical and cognitive demands of your job.
Pediatric diagnoses
Sensory processing disorder, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, developmental coordination disorder, and genetic conditions.
Activities of daily living
Difficulty participating in everyday routines such as dressing, bathing, cooking, and household management.
Occupational therapy techniques and goals
Our therapists work closely with patients to help them function independently, using techniques that include:
Daily living (ADL) training
Hands-on training in dressing, bathing, cooking, and household management, with the goal of improving independence in day-to-day routines.
Energy and joint management
Energy conservation strategies, joint protection techniques, and work-simplification routines that reduce strain on the body.
Cognitive and motor retraining
Balance retraining, coordination training, and visual-perceptual and cognitive exercises that support everyday functioning.
Mental and behavioral health support
Practical coping strategies, routine development, and social-skill building for people managing anxiety, depression, autism, and other challenges.
Specialized care for older adults
Fall-prevention strategies, balance optimization, environmental adaptations, and support for managing everyday activities safely.
Advanced physical modalities
Electrical stimulation to reduce pain, re-educate muscles, or decrease inflammation, and therapeutic ultrasound to improve tissue extensibility and blood flow.
Ready to regain your independence?
Contact SmartMove today to schedule a consultation with an occupational therapist.