Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapy is the use of purposeful activities to restore and maximize independence, prevent associated disability, and maintain health. Procedures include the use of specific activities to improve or restore function (such as bathing, grooming, and toileting), to compensate for dysfunction, or to minimize disability. OT provides experience and practice with actual tasks to enable patients to participate to the fullest extent possible in activities in their daily living environment.

Our Occupational Therapists at RCH can help with:

●Strengthening of grip, pinch, and overall upper body

●Stroke/Neurological rehab

●Work related injury or overuse injury

●Pain relief using special techniques specific to your diagnosis

●Increasing range of motion of upper body and improving fine motor coordination

●Elbow tendonitis therapy

●Carpal tunnel therapy

●Custom made splints fabricated for your individual needs

●AFIT Testing (Adult Functional Independence)

This OT evaluation tests for balance, strength, endurance & posture, assessing fall risk, and maintaining independence in the home. AFIT is a precursor to joining our

Senior Strength Training class available as a community outreach/wellness program through Republic County Hospital.

An Occupational Therapist will offer:
●Customized treatment programs to improve one's ability to perform daily activities
●Comprehensive home and job site evaluations with adaptation recommendations
●Performance skills assessments and treatment
●Adaptive equipment recommendations and usage training
●Guidance to family members and caregivers