Hematite, MO

Hematite, MO

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Hematite, MO Occupational Therapy

Hematite, MO Occupational Therapy. Living life, working, and staying active require an arsenal of skills ranging from physical, cognitive, and social. After being injured, becoming ill, or developing a disability, limited abilities can make life more difficult. However, the right Hematite, 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 occupational therapy care that is informed by scientific evidence and led by our desire to help patients like you individuals in Hematite, MO and across Greater St. Louis. Our services are built around a patient-centered philosophy and each patient we see receives a uniquely tailored treatment experience. Our Hematite, 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?

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 a focus on domains such as physical, cognitive, sensory-perceptual, and psychosocial performance and abilities as they relate to your everyday activities. The result of successful Hematite, MO occupational therapy treatment is to restore an enhanced level of well-being for the individual receiving care. Exactly what this looks like is unique to the the patient’s goals and needs.

Axes Hematite, MO occupational therapists work with patients of all ages who are recovering from an injury or illness that is affecting their ability to perform their job or everyday activities. The Axes Hematite, 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. Additionally, our Hematite, 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 Hematite, MO, you will work with a licensed Occupational Therapist, or OT, who will apply interventions such as activity modification, education, splinting, and exercise to help you become able to 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 Hematite, MO occupational therapy journey will be unique to you as well. Hematite, MO occupational therapy is used to help anyone who is experiencing difficulty executing actions or activities that they are required to do in a typical day, known as an activity of daily living, or ADL. Hematite, MO occupational therapy patients can be individuals with significant developmental disabilities, stroke victims and surgery patietns, older adults experiencing new physical and cognitive difficulties, workers who have been injured — essentially, occupational therapy patients can be anyone in Hematite, MO.

Who Benefits from Hematite, MO Occupational Therapy?

Hematite, 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 Hematite, MO occupational therapy to improve their well-being include essentially anyone, from young children to older adults to a typically healthy adult who has suffered an injury. Hematite, 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.

We use Hematite, MO occupational therapy to help individuals with many different disabilities, injuries, and conditions, including:

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

Every Hematite, MO occupational therapy patient has different goals, challenges, and expectations. The treatment strategy depends on your needs and what activities you are working to return to. Hematite, MO occupational therapy can be successful in addressing a wide range of tasks and goals depending on your individual needs. Some of the common uses of occupational therapy are improving:

  • Self care such as personal hygiene and eating
  • Sleep
  • Meal preparation
  • Dressing
  • Mobility, sitting, and standing
  • Joint protection
  • Sensation recovery
  • Ability to return to work, school, and other activities

Hematite, MO Occupational Therapy Steps

Each patient’s occupational therapy treatment is specific to their unique needs, daily activities, and limitations. Your Axes Hematite, MO occupational therapist plays a critical role in your treatment. They will shape 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 Hematite, 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, your OT will perform an initial assessment and ongoing evaluations as you progress in your 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 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 might focus on mastery of a skill, modification of an activity; retention 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
    • Environment modification and activity adaptation
    • Assistive devices
    • Cognitive, sensory, and manual therapies
  • Collaboration

    In order to provide the level of care occupational therapy aims to achieve, we rely on the involvement and input of the people in your life. This highly individualized care meant to promote your well-being in all your typical environments relies upon the teamwork, communication, and coordination of your OT with family members, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals who are involved in your everyday life.

Hematite, MO Occupational Therapy| Axes Physical Therapy

Receive evidence-based, patient-centered care through the Axes Occupational Therapy services near Hematite, MO. Hematite, MO occupational therapy is a transformative solution for anyone from individuals struggling with self-care, workers looking to return to the job after an injury, and patients recovering from a stroke or surgery. For your occupational therapy, make sure you are treated by an OT who has an extensive history of successfully working with other patients and who has a genuine desire to help you return to the daily activities that allow you to be independent. You get that care at Axes. Learn more about our Hematite, MO occupational therapy or other programs or become a patient of Axes today by selecting the location nearest you or reaching out to us online here.

Services Offered

Services Offered
  • Physical Therapy
    • Pre/Post Surgical Rehabilitation
    • Acute Injury Management
    • Chronic Injury Management
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Advanced Work Rehabilitation
  • Work Conditioning/Hardening
  • Functional Capacity Evaluations
  • Certified Hand Therapy
  • Vestibular Therapy/Concussion Management
  • Trigger Point Dry Needling
  • Sports Physical Therapy
  • Pediatric Orthopedic Physical Therapy
  • Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization
  • Spine Specialty – Certified Manual Therapy
  • Free Injury Screenings
  • Kinesio Taping®
  • Blood Flow Restriction Therapy

Our Team

Stephen Brunjes
OTR/L, CEAS
Mary McKinney
Front Office
Kaila Mikesch
Clinic Director, PT, DPT, CMPT
Eric Meyer
Assistant Clinic Director, PT, DPT, CMPT
Ernie Goddard
Partner, PT
Natalie Carter
PT, DPT, Astym. Cert.
Emma Witte
PTA, ASTYM Cert.
Kelly Barnes
Physical Therapist
Jennifer Zweigart
Front Office
Shannon Blum
PTA, ATC

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