Berkeley, MO Occupational Therapy

Berkeley, MO Occupational Therapy. Living life, working, and staying active require an arsenal of skills ranging from physical, cognitive, and social. For someone with an injury, disability, or illness, performing some of these everyday tasks can be difficult. However, the right Berkeley, MO occupational therapy intervention can restore 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 patients of all ages and backgrounds in Berkeley, MO and throughout Greater St. Louis. Our services are built around a patient-centered philosophy and we personalize the care of every patient to their personal needs and goals. Our Berkeley, MO occupational therapy services are provided 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 the locally owned and operated Axes facility most convenient for you. Get one step closer to complete recovery and independence by contacting us online or finding the location closest to you.

What is Occupational Therapy?

According to the World Federation of Occupational Therapists, occupational therapy is “a client-centered health profession concerned with promoting health and well being through occupation.” This promotion of health and well-being can include treatment strategies that address physical, cognitive, sensory-perceptual, and psychosocial performance and abilities as they relate to your ability to engage in the daily activities you encounter. The goal of successful Berkeley, 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 is unique to the the patient’s goals and needs.

Axes Berkeley, MO occupational therapists serve patients of all ages who are recovering from an injury or illness that is affecting their ability to perform their job or everyday activities. Specifically, our Berkeley, MO occupational therapy team evaluates and treats acute or chronic upper extremity, elbow, forearm, and hand injuries or loss of functional ability due to injury or illness. Additionally, our Berkeley, MO occupational therapy team is here to assist those that are looking to return to work safely and effectively. To help you regain the abilities needed to perform your job, your occupational therapist will focus on developing skills such as material handling, lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying, and anutjomg else that is necessary in your work.

In occupational therapy in Berkeley, MO, you will work with a licensed Occupational Therapist, or OT, who will use interventions such as activity modification, education, splinting, and exercise to help you perform the everyday activities, or occupations, you wish to do. Because you have a unique set of everyday activities that are important to you, the goals, methods, and outcomes of your Berkeley, MO occupational therapy journey will be unique to you as well. Berkeley, MO occupational therapy is used to help anyone who has difficulty performing activities that that are a part of their daily life, known as an activity of daily living, or ADL. Berkeley, MO occupational therapy patients can be individuals with significant developmental disabilities, patients recovering from surgery or a stroke, people of advanced age adjusting to their changing bodies, workers who have been injured — essentially, occupational therapy patients can be anyone in Berkeley, MO.

Who Benefits from Berkeley, MO Occupational Therapy?

Berkeley, 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 Berkeley, MO occupational therapy to improve their well-being include essentially anyone, from young children to older adults to a typically healthy individual with an injury. Berkeley, 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.

Berkeley, MO occupational therapy is helpful for addressing many different disabilities, injuries, and conditions, including:

Acute 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

Every Berkeley, MO occupational therapy patient has different goals, challenges, and expectations. Your personal treatment plan is based on the activities you wish to resume. Berkeley, MO occupational therapy can be successful in addressing a wide range of tasks and goals depending on your individual needs, 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 Berkeley, MO Occupational Therapy

Each patient’s occupational therapy treatment is specific to their unique needs, daily activities, and limitations. Your Axes Berkeley, MO occupational therapist is integral in using your information to guide your treatment plan. It is their responsibility to shape a course of treatment 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 Berkeley, MO occupational therapy, your OT will do 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, your OT will perform an initial assessment and ongoing evaluations throughout your course of treatment. They will incorporate information regarding the activities you must perform on the job (if applicable) or at home.
Planning
Next, your occupational therapist will create a personal treatment plan. To do that, they will draw from their extensive understanding of the most current evidence-based occupational therapy practices and apply them to your individual needs and goals. Treatment might focus on mastery of a skill, modification of an activity; retention of a declining skill; self-care and wellness practices; and injury prevention.
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. These interventions are specific to your needs and your typical environments and can include:
- Exercises and activities
- Training and education
- Development of skills
- Environment modification and activity adaptation
- 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.