Occupational Therapy
Our registered occupational therapists help patients regain the functional skills needed for employment and independent living through targeted therapeutic activities, work simulation, and adaptive strategies.
Who Is This For?
- Workers with upper extremity injuries (hand, wrist, elbow, shoulder)
- Patients needing to regain fine motor skills and dexterity
- Brain injury patients with cognitive or perceptual deficits
- Workers needing job-specific task training before return to work
- Patients in work hardening or functional restoration programs
- Individuals needing adaptive equipment or ergonomic modifications
About Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy at Advantage Brain & Trauma focuses on restoring the functional abilities patients need to perform their jobs and manage daily activities after injury. Our registered and licensed occupational therapists specialize in upper extremity rehabilitation, fine motor skills, cognitive retraining, and work simulation.
For workers' compensation patients, OT is particularly valuable because it directly addresses job-specific tasks. Our therapists analyze the physical and cognitive demands of each patient's occupation, then design treatment programs that simulate real work activities — from keyboard use and tool handling to lifting techniques and assembly tasks.
Occupational therapy also addresses the cognitive and perceptual challenges that often accompany brain injury, including attention, memory, problem-solving, and visual-spatial skills. Our OTs work closely with neuropsychologists and speech therapists to deliver coordinated cognitive rehabilitation.
Meet Your Occupational Therapy Team
Our experienced professionals are dedicated to delivering the highest quality occupational therapy care.
Who Is This For?
- Workers with upper extremity injuries (hand, wrist, elbow, shoulder)
- Patients needing to regain fine motor skills and dexterity
- Brain injury patients with cognitive or perceptual deficits
- Workers needing job-specific task training before return to work
- Patients in work hardening or functional restoration programs
- Individuals needing adaptive equipment or ergonomic modifications
How It Works
Functional Assessment
Functional Assessment
Comprehensive evaluation of your upper extremity function, fine motor skills, cognitive abilities, and the specific demands of your job or daily activities.
Job Analysis
Job Analysis
For work-related injuries, we analyze your job description and physical demands to design treatment that directly targets the tasks you need to perform.
Therapeutic Activities
Therapeutic Activities
Treatment includes hand therapy, strengthening exercises, coordination drills, cognitive retraining, and simulated work tasks tailored to your goals.
Work Simulation
Work Simulation
As you progress, treatment advances to realistic work simulation activities that build confidence and demonstrate readiness for return to work.
Ergonomic Recommendations
Ergonomic Recommendations
Your OT provides workplace modification recommendations and adaptive strategies to prevent re-injury and support long-term success.
Why Choose Advantage Brain & Trauma
Job-Specific Recovery
Treatment is designed around your actual job tasks, ensuring that the skills you rebuild directly translate to workplace performance.
Upper Extremity Expertise
Our OTs specialize in hand, wrist, and shoulder rehabilitation — critical for workers in manufacturing, construction, healthcare, and office environments.
Cognitive Rehabilitation
For brain injury patients, OT addresses attention, memory, and executive function deficits that impact work performance and daily living.
Adaptive Solutions
When full recovery isn't possible, our OTs identify adaptive equipment and workplace modifications that enable productive employment.
Team Integration
OTs coordinate with PTs, psychologists, and physicians to ensure all aspects of your recovery are addressed simultaneously.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where This Service Is Available
Occupational Therapy is available at 7 of our locations
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Contact us today to learn more about our Occupational Therapy program and how we can help you or your patient achieve the best possible outcome.