If you’re looking for Occupational Therapy Services, Apex PT and Performance is the place to go. We offer a full range of occupational therapy services including evaluations, treatment programs, and more.
What is Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy is a health care profession that specializes in the treatment of individuals with a broad range of disabilities. These include mental, developmental, physical and emotional difficulties. Occupational therapists are trained to work with patients who have cognitive or psychosocial limitations as well as other chronic illnesses such as cancer or congestive heart failure.
In Pineville KY, our occupational therapy specialists use state-of-the-art equipment at Apex Physical Therapy & Performance to offer comprehensive evaluations for children and adults across many age groups including pediatric rehabilitation, geriatrics rehab, orthopedic rehabilitation programs, and more!
Why would I need Occupational Therapy
Some of the reasons our patients need speech therapy are:
To learn skills to improve function (e.g., dressing, cooking)
Recover from a chronic illness
Enhance the quality of life and independence for people with disabilities or limited abilities due to aging
Advanced Hand Therapy
Activities of Daily Living
How does Occupational Therapy work
Occupational Therapy works by identifying and treating the causes of a person’s limitations while providing assistance with daily living skills. The Occupational Therapist prescribes exercises, advises on adaptive equipment to use at home or work, and teaches tasks that are difficult for people to do alone.
Occupational Therapy is often needed after surgery (e.g., joint replacement) as well as recovery from stroke/brain injury, low vision impairment, dementia related difficulties such as memory loss or confusion in recognizing objects & places around them
After hernia repair many patients regain their ability to walk without pain by learning better techniques which include strengthening abdominal muscles through occupational therapy rehabilitative exercise sessions
Where can I find a good occupational therapist near me
Right Here!!! Apex PT and Performance now offers the Best Occupational Therapy in Pineville, KY, and Barbourville, KY!
What are the benefits of getting occupational therapy
The main benefits of attending occupational therapy are to help with disability, pain management, independence, and mobility.
Occupational therapy helps patients to focus on occupational performance goals through more efficient work techniques and the use of adaptive aids in order to prevent injury or avoid becoming disabled.
A therapist will create a functional assessment for you which can include an evaluation of your abilities as well as designing exercises that are appropriate for your needs
Clients also receive education about their condition so they know how to better cope with it while providing emotional support throughout the process
Therapy is usually done on-site at our Pineville Location but we occasionally have clients who need services outside Apex PT & Performance’s facility like home visits or community recreation programs (i.e., art classes)
What to expect during a session with an occupational therapist
During the occupational therapy session, one can expect to do exercises that are designed to improve quality of life.
This can include:
- learning how to use adaptive equipment
- practicing tasks needed for daily living (i.e., grocery shopping) or preventing disability due to an injury
- coping with chronic conditions such as arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, back spasms, and more
Once the therapist has determined your needs he will design a personalized exercise program specifically tailored to what you need. You’ll work at your own pace so it’s important that you’re honest about your abilities during these sessions at Apex PT and Performance. As you progress through therapy sessions if there is something specific that we haven’t yet touched on then don’t be afraid to ask!
Cost of treatment
The cost of occupational therapy is typically covered by insurance, Medicare, or Medicaid.
The cost of occupational therapy depends on the severity and duration of your condition so we will need to assess that before determining a fee for treatment.
Our medical receptionists will do most of the leg work to determine how much you will or will not owe for each OT session.
We hope you’ve found this blog post informative and that it’s helped you understand how Occupational Therapy can positively impact your life.
If you want to take the next step, we’re here for you! You can schedule an evaluation today by calling (606) 654-2276 or clicking on our website at ApexPTandPerformances.com.