April is Occupational Therapy Awareness Month

 
 
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Occupational Therapy Improves Activities of Daily Living

April is Occupational Therapy Month where we celebrate the efforts of our dedicated specialized therapists. Occupational Therapists work closely with injured, ill or disabled patients to help them do the things they want (and need to do) and to fully engage in daily life. Unlike other therapies, occupational therapy has a holistic perspective, in which the focus is on adapting the environment and/or task to fit the person, and the person is an integral part of the therapy team.

 
 

Our New Occupational & Certified Hand Therapist

We are excited to welcome Stacy Huizenga, OTR, CHT to the team at Horizon. She has been helping patients for the last 25 years regain mobility and confidence needed to carry out their day-to-day activities. Stacy is very passionate about patient care and is looking forward to helping you with all of your hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder related therapy needs. Contact us today to learn about the available treatment options with occupational therapy and specialized hand and wrist therapy.

 
 
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Occupational Therapy Interventions Include:

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  • Helping children with mental challenges such as autism spectrum disorder and physical disabilities such as cerebral palsy to participate fully in school and social situations.

  • Keeping older drivers safe and independent in their vehicles by providing in-car assessments, recommendations for adaptive equipment, and appropriate self-restrictions.

  • Offering patients who are recovering from a stroke ways to resume independence in bathing, dressing, and cooking a meal.

  • Helping people recovering from injury to regain skills necessary to return to work.

  • Providing support for older adults experiencing physical and cognitive changes. Evaluating older adults’ homes to promote safety and prevent falls.

  • Helping wounded warriors overcome physical injuries such as limb loss, and mental challenges such as TBI and PTSD, and reintegrate into the community.

 
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Occupational Therapy Services include:

At Horizon Rehabilitation, our Occupational Therapists specialize in the treatment of upper body injuries and disabilities, and acute and chronic illnesses.  The many diagnoses we treat include:

  • carpal tunnel, cubital tunnel, DeQuervains tenosynovitis,  lateral and medial epicondylitis (tennis elbow and golfers elbow) and other repetitive injuries

  • fractures

  • tendon and nerve injuries

  • dislocations

  • joint replacements

  • rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and other autoimmune disorders

  • ergonomic assessments, joint protection and energy conservation

  • programs to help prepare for return to work after an injury

  • wound care

  • orthotics/splints, both custom fabricated and prefabricated, to address a multitude of diagnoses

 
 
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Direct Access to Physical Therapy

We offer a variety of specialized physical and occupational therapy services in the Lowcountry where you can get help from our trusted and expert therapists. In most cases, no physician referral is needed.

Contact a convenient location near you!
Okatie | Bluffton | Hilton Head

 
 
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