Occupational Therapy at Pinnacle Orthopaedics

Our occupational therapy services at Pinnacle Orthopedics are provided to individuals with injuries, disease, and dysfunction of the hand and upper extremity. Our occupational therapists analyze a person's daily routines by studying the steps necessary to perform a task or activity, the performance skills required to perform the task or activity, performance or workflow patterns, activity demands, and the physical environment in which the person engages in his or her daily routines.

Qualities of a Good Occupational Therapist

Aside from earning a degree in occupational therapy, good OT practitioners must have a license to practice and an ongoing program to further their education.

Since OT practitioners work in various settings, the job may be physically and mentally demanding. According to the AOTA, they must have a holistic perspective in helping out their patients.

At Pinnacle Orthopaedics, we have a roster of qualified and experienced occupational therapists available at our Canton, Hiram, Marietta, and Woodstock offices. All of these locations have on-site rehabilitation facilities. These centers have full-service, outpatient orthopedic gyms, strength and aerobic equipment, and various other modalities. As long as we participate in your insurance plan, we accept referrals from family practitioners and orthopedists, as well as from the business community with occupational health needs.

Occupational Therapy vs Physical Therapy

Occupational therapy is more than just physical rehabilitation, which is what physical therapy is all about. While PT helps the patient restore mobility and endurance, as well as minimize the risks of the patient hurting himself by learning some proper movements, occupational therapy teaches the patient how to engage in routine and activities that will improve the quality of his life, regardless of his impairments.

By the definition itself, "occupation" means "an activity in which a person is engaged."

Some patients who need physical therapy may also have to undergo occupational therapy. The PT and OT practitioners at Pinnacle Orthopaedics often collaborate with each other so that the patient may fully recover and achieve the full potential of his capabilities under prohibitive circumstances.

Occupational therapy is the primary profession that helps people across the lifespan to do the things they want and need to do through the therapeutic use of daily activities (occupations). Occupational therapy practitioners enable people of all ages to live life to the fullest by he ping them prompts health, and prevent-or I've better with-infury iness, or disability.

Our occupational therapy specialist at Pinnacle Orthopaedics can help you with practical tasks if you are:

• RECOVERING FROM AN ILLNESS OR OPERATION
• PHYSICALLY DISABLED
• GETTING OLDER

Common occupational therapy interventions include helping people recovering from injury to regain skills, and providing supports for older adults experiencing physical and cognitive changes. Our occupational therapist will teach you how to adapt to life's challenges: The therapist will analyze your routines and design ways for you to adapt so you can get your work done. take care of yourself or your home. play sports, and stay active.