Arcadia, MO Occupational Therapy

Arcadia, MO Occupational Therapy. Living life, working, and staying active require physical ability as well as cognitive, psychological, and social skills. After being injured, becoming ill, or developing a disability, limited abilities can make life more difficult. However, the right Arcadia, MO occupational therapy intervention can enhance the abilities that make it possible for you to return to work, perform activities of daily living, and improve your overall well-being and enjoyment of life.

Axes Physical Therapy provides compassionate and evidence-based occupational therapy to individuals of all ages and backgrounds in Arcadia, MO and throughout Greater St. Louis. We are guided in our practice by our regard for every patient who passes through our doors and each patient we see receives a uniquely tailored treatment experience. Axes’ Arcadia, MO occupational therapy program is headed by highly skilled and compassionate occupational therapists who have years of experience treating patients and are qualified to provide advanced care in specific treatment areas. Receive world-class occupational therapy at one of our St. Louis area locations that are owned and operated by the skilled local physical and occupational therapists. Take the first step towards recovery and independence by contacting us online or finding the location closest to you.

What is Occupational Therapy?

Occupational therapy is defined by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists as “a client-centered health profession concerned with promoting health and well being through occupation.” In order to promote the patient’s health and well-being, treatment may include treatment strategies that address physical, cognitive, sensory-perceptual, and psychosocial performance and abilities and how they affect your ability to engage in the daily activities you encounter. The goal of successful Arcadia, MO occupational therapy treatment is improved well-being and quality of life for the individual receiving care. How this is measured and what strategies are employed to accomplish this depends on the the patient’s goals and needs.

Axes Arcadia, MO occupational therapists serve anyone whose ability to perform on the job or complete everyday activities has been impacted by an injury or illness. The Axes Arcadia, MO occupational therapy team specializes in treating and evaluating acute or chronic upper extremity, elbow, forearm, and hand injuries or loss of functional ability due to injury or illness. Our Arcadia, MO occupational therapy program also specializes in helping individuals return to work safely and effectively. In these situations, your occupational therapist will work with you on material handling, lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying, and any other job-specific functions.

In occupational therapy in Arcadia, MO, you will work with a licensed Occupational Therapist, or OT, who will use their expertise to select the appropriate education, splinting, excercises, activity modifications, and other interventions to help you become able to perform the everyday activities, or occupations, you wish to do. As you can imagine, every Arcadia, MO occupational therapy patient has a unique lifestyle with a unique set of responsibilities and interests. Your occupational therapy expeirence will be tailored to you. Arcadia, MO occupational therapy is used to help anyone who has difficulty executing actions or activities that that are a part of their daily life, known as an activity of daily living, or ADL. Our Arcadia, MO occupational therapy patients range from individuals with significant developmental disabilities, patients recovering from surgery or a stroke, older adults experiencing new physical and cognitive difficulties, people who are hurt on the job — virtually anyone could be an occupational therapy patient in Arcadia, MO.

Who Benefits from Arcadia, MO Occupational Therapy?

Arcadia, MO occupational therapy is a highly specialized, versatile, and patient-centered form of care that addresses patients’ goals and abilities in all environments (work, school, home, community) and through all factors (physical, psychological, cognitive, and social). Patients who can use Arcadia, MO occupational therapy to improve their well-being include essentially anyone. At Axes, we see Arcadia, MO occupational therapy patients including young children to eldery adults to a typically able-bodied individual with an injury. Arcadia, MO occupational therapy is integral not only for restoring the abilities of someone suffering from the effects of an illness, injury, or other impairment but also as a preventative measure to protect those at risk of developing an impairment or disability.

Arcadia, MO occupational therapy is helpful for addressing many different disabilities, injuries, and conditions, such as:

Hand, wrist, shoulder, and other upper extremity injuries
Amputations
Joint disorders, including arthritis
Burns
Cancer
Chronic pain
Fractures
Muscle weakness
Neurological disorders
Overuse injuries
Surgery
Tendon injuries
Traumatic brain injury
Visual or cognitive deficits
Work injuries

The patient plays an integral role in shaping their Arcadia, MO occupational therapy treatment. The treatment strategy depends on your needs and what activities you wish to resume. We have been successful in restoring a vast range of abilities and functions in our past Arcadia, MO occupational therapy patients, such as:

Eating, feeding, bathing, and using the bathroom
Sleep
Meal preparation
Dressing
Mobility, sitting, and standing
Joint protection
Sensation recovery
Ability to return to work, school, and other activities

What to Expect in Arcadia, MO Occupational Therapy

Your personal occupational therapy treatment is based on your specific needs, daily activities, and limitations. Your Axes Arcadia, MO occupational therapist plays a critical role in your treatment. It is their responsibility to design a series of intervetions that will address your concerns and give you the skills you need to go about your everyday life as safely and independently as possible. When you seek Arcadia, MO occupational therapy, you can expect the following:

Evaluation
The first step in your occupational therapy journey is for your OT to understand your situation, including your goals and limitations. To accomplish this, you will undergo an initial assessment by your OT, along with ongoing evaluations as you progress in your treatment. If your ability to perform your work is affected, there will be an emphasis on the activities you are expected to perform.
Planning
Next, your occupational therapist will apply their knowledge of evidence-based occupational therapy practices and their understanding of your needs, environments, and goals to form an individualized treatment plan. Treatment will be a series of interventions aimed at the mastery of a skill, adaptation of an activity; maintenance of a declining skill; promotion of health, wellness, and self-care; and prevention of injury or disability.
Intervention
After you and your occupational therapist create a treatment plan, the interventions will begin. Your OT will give you activities and exercises to practice that will improve your abilities and prepare you to return to work. Depending on your exact needs and your usual environments, you might see any of the following interventions:
- Exercises and activities
- Training and education
- Development of skills
- Modification of environments and adaptation of activities
- Assistive devices
- Cognitive, sensory, and manual therapies
Collaboration
To truly deliver effective occupational therapy, we rely on the involvement and input of the people in your life. Care that is so personalized requires conhesion in terms of communication between you, your OT, family members, and other providers who are involved in your everyday life.