Services - Occupational Therapy "Occupational therapy helps
people live life to its fullest. It does this by helping people
of all ages who have suffered an illness, injury or some form of
debilitation relearn the skills of daily living. By focusing on
the physical, psychological and social needs of its patients, OT
helps people function at the highest possible level,
concentrating on what's important to them to rebuild their
health, independence and self-esteem. Occupational therapists
are specially trained and credentialed in the field and rely on
evidence-based best practices and science-driven data to
constantly improve patient outcomes. In an era where consumers
want to increasingly be empowered and maximize life's potential,
more and more people are recognizing the value of occupational
therapy and as a result the field is expected to grow
significantly over the coming years. (AOTA, 2008)" Customized
splints are fabricated by Occupational Therapists and can be
utilized to: Lymphedema is a swelling of a