Occupational Therapy

What does an Occupational Therapist do?

At Saint Alphonsus Rehabilitation Services (STARS) our team of highly trained occupational therapists will evaluate your injury or condition, establish appropriate goals and create a customized treatment plan to achieve those goals.Occupational rehabilitation is the therapeutic use of everyday life activities (occupations) in order to promote your highest level of recovery. Occupational rehabilitation addresses the physical, cognitive, psychosocial, visual, sensory and other aspects of performance in a variety of situations to support your everyday life activities.

What are the benefits of Occupational Therapy?

Occupational therapy helps individuals return to work or find new employment after an illness, injury, or disability. Common occupational therapy interventions include helping patients with disabilities to participate fully in work/school and social situations, helping people recovering from injury to regain skills, and providing supports for older adults experiencing physical and cognitive changes. From arthritis management, brain injuries, cancer rehabilitation, neurological rehabilitation, hand therapy, and return to work services, Occupational Therapists provide comprehensive skills to get you back to the activities you enjoy.