They work closely with referring physicians and surgeons to design a treatment program to achieve maximum recovery from surgery or injury. Occupational therapists provide patients with the skills and tools, including custom fabrication of splints, they need to function safely in whatever environment they are returning to after treatment. The Institute, through its member hospitals, provides a complete range of physical and occupational therapies designed to return patients to their maximal level of function. Through careful evaluation and assessment, treatment plans are developed to help patients reach their individual rehabilitation goals. The goals of therapy are to maximize a patient's ability to function independently and help patients adapt to limitations that have resulted from surgery, an injury or disease.
Services begin with an evaluation and the development of an individual treatment plan.
Therapists consult and collaborate with the patient and his or her family, doctor, and other healthcare providers. 7 p.m. Hours vary among practices. Whether you are a professional athlete or a recreational sports enthusiast, sitting on the sideline with an injury can be painful as well as frustrating. When you have a sports-related injury, you need expert care that will get you back in the game and keep you there.