Warrenton, MO

Warrenton, MO

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Warrenton, MO Occupational Therapy

Warrenton, MO Occupational Therapy. Our everyday lives require the use of physical ability as well as cognitive, psychological, and social skills. After being injured, becoming ill, or developing a disability, performing some of these everyday tasks can be difficult. However, the right Warrenton, MO occupational therapy intervention can restore the abilities that make it possible for you to execute your job, perform activities of daily living, and your ability to function independently.

Axes Physical Therapy provides occupational therapy care that is informed by scientific evidence and led by our desire to help patients like you individuals of all ages and backgrounds in Warrenton, MO and throughout Greater St. Louis. Our practice is based on a patient-centered approach and we personalize the care of every patient to their personal needs and goals. Axes’ Warrenton, MO occupational therapy services are provided by qualified occupational therapists who have extensive backgrounds in treating patients and hold advanced certifications and training 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 a focus on domains such as 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 Warrenton, 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 needs and goals of the individual.

Axes Warrenton, 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. Specifically, our Warrenton, MO occupational therapy team evaluates and treats loss of ability or function of the upper extremity, elbow, forearm, and hand-related to an injury or illness. Additionally, our Warrenton, MO occupational therapy team is here to assist those that are looking to return to work safely after and injury. To help you regain the abilities needed to perform your job, your occupational therapist will work with you on material handling, lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying, and anutjomg else that is necessary in your work.

In occupational therapy in Warrenton, MO, your licensed Occupational Therapist (also known as an OT), 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. As you can imagine, every Warrenton, 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. Warrenton, MO occupational therapy is used to help anyone who is experiencing difficulty executing actions or activities that that are a part of their daily life, known as an activity of daily living, or ADL. Warrenton, MO occupational therapy patients can be individuals with disabilities from birth, 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 Warrenton, MO.

Who Benefits from Warrenton, MO Occupational Therapy?

Warrenton, 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 Warrenton, MO occupational therapy to improve their well-being include essentially anyone, from school-aged children to eldery adults to a typically able-bodied adult with an injury. Warrenton, MO occupational therapy can be used not only for restoring the abilities of someone suffering from the effects of an illness, injury, or other impairment but also as a way to prepare and prevent individuals from developing a future disability.

Warrenton, MO occupational therapy is helpful for addressing 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

The patient plays an integral role in shaping their Warrenton, MO occupational therapy treatment. Your personal treatment plan is based on the activities you wish to return to. We have been successful in restoring a vast range of abilities and functions in our past Warrenton, 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 Warrenton, MO Occupational Therapy

Your personal occupational therapy treatment is based on your specific needs, daily activities, and limitations. Your Axes Warrenton, MO occupational therapist plays a critical role in your treatment. They will design 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 Warrenton, MO occupational therapy, your OT will do the following:

  • Evaluation

    In order to understand your limitations and goals, your OT will perform an initial assessment and 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 might focus on development of a skill, adaptation of an activity; maintenance of a declining skill; self-care and wellness practices; and injury prevention.

  • Intervention

    With a plan in place, your occupational therapist will introduce a program that will enhance your ability to perform daily activities or work safely. 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, it is essential that other people in your life participate in somew way. 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.

Warrenton, MO Occupational Therapy| Axes Physical Therapy

Axes Physical Therapy provides leading occupational therapy care for individuals in the Warrenton, MO area. Whether you are having difficulty typing at work, are recovering from an injury, or are looking to return to work safely and effectively, Warrenton, MO occupational therapy can help. 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. For more information about our services including Warrenton, MO occupational therapy, reach out to us today by visiting 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
  • Work Conditioning/Hardening
  • Functional Capacity Evaluations
  • Certified Hand Therapy
  • Sports Physical Therapy
  • Pediatric Orthopedic Physical Therapy
  • Geriatric Physical Therapy
  • Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization
  • DorsaVi Video Motion Analysis
  • Spine Specialty – Certified Manual Therapy, McKenzie
  • Free Injury Screenings
  • Kinesio Taping®
  • Blood Flow Restriction Therapy

Our Team

Sara Crain
PT, CEAS, Astym Cert.
Julie Freiner
OTR/L, CHT
Samantha Bixby
PT, DPT, Astym Cert.
Farren Holman
PT, DPT, Astym Cert.
Matt Williams
MS, OTR/L, ATC/L, CHT
Jeff Hunter
Clinic Director, PT, Cert. MDT, MBA
Bailey Zimmermann
Front Office Supervisor
Amanda Reynolds
Front Office

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