Occupational Therapy
Baptist Medical Center South occupational therapists may be able to help you return to an independent lifestyle, doing the things you love.
Our occupational therapists work with people of all ages who need specialized assistance to reach their personal goals of independence, productivity and overall life satisfaction. Under the careful guidance of our occupational therapists, a wide range of exercises and treatment programs are tailored to meet your specific needs and help you reach your goals.
Our Occupational Therapy program can provide significant benefits for these and other conditions:
- Arthritis
- Hand/Upper Extremity Injuries
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Repetitive Strain Injuries
- Joint Arthroplasties
- Orthopedic Trauma/Post-Operative Conditions
- Skeletal, Muscle, Tendon & Ligament Pain
- Body Malalignments (Scoliosis)
- Chronic Pain/Fibromyalgia
- Neurological Impairments (Stroke, head injuries)
- Musculoskeletal Trauma
- Work-related Injuries
- Weakness or Loss of Motion
Your treatment plan may include:
- Therapeutic exercises to increase strength, range of motion and flexibility
- Stretching and job simulation tasks
- Electrotherapy for biofeedback, strengthening and improving neuromuscular coordination
- Education to help you understand the evaluation findings and treatment plan