Occupational Therapy

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Occupational therapists work closely with patients who have had an illness or accident that can minimize function, like a stroke or car accident. Occupational therapists can help patients relearn their daily living activities, like dressing or eating. They offer suggestions to adapt a work or home environment in ways that will better meet your individual needs. Therapists also work closely with patients to educate on splinting, prosthetics or other adaptive devices. The primary goal of occupational therapy is to help you regain independence.

At MountainView Regional Medical Center, our experienced therapists specialize in upper extremity rehabilitation, from shoulders to hands, and can treat the following conditions:

• Orthopedic
  • Fractures
  • Tendinitis
  • Acute or chronic pain
  • Frozen shoulder
  • Arthritis
  • Trigger finger
  • Total shoulder/reverse total shoulder replacement
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Cubital tunnel syndrome
• Neurological
  • Stroke and traumatic brain injury recovery involving upper extremity strength
  • Gross/fine motor coordination
  • Visual perceptual/visual motor skills

Services can include:

• Custom hand and finger splint fabrication
• Manual therapy, such as instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization, joint mobilization, myofascial release and kinesiology tape
• Modalities such as ultrasound, electrotherapy, heat/cold therapy
• Patient and family education on home exercise program, adaptive equipment recommendations, and compensatory strategies for independence in activity of daily living

For more information about therapy services, call (575) 556-6620.