Occupational therapy enables individuals of all ages to live life to the fullest by helping them promote health and prevent or live better with illness, injury or disability. Occupational therapy rehabilitation services focus on restoring the patient to an optimal level of function and independence in activities of daily living.
What to Expect
As an occupational therapy patient, you will receive an individualized assessment. Your occupational therapist will ask you a number of questions about your specific condition and will thoroughly examine your problem or condition. Attention will be given to how you use your body at work, home, during sports, and at leisure.
Once your assessment is complete, your occupational therapist will develop a plan of care designed for your specific type of problem. This plan may consist of:
- Customized treatment programs to improve your ability to perform daily activities
- Recommendations for adaptations to your home and job site
- Performance skills assessments and treatment
- Adaptive equipment recommendations and usage training
- Guidance to family members and caregivers as appropriate
Common Diagnoses
- Head injury
- Traumatic injury
- Spinal cord injury
- Parkinson’s disease
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Amyothrophic lateral sclerosis
- Organic Brain Syndrome
- Chronic Brain Syndrome
- Peripheral vascular disease
- Peripheral nerve injury
- Degenerative disc disease
- Rheumatic disease
- Collagen disease
- Poliomyelitis
- Fractures or breaks
- Myocardial infarct
- Congestive heart failure
- Lung disease
- Macular degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetes
- Burns
Find a Location
We offer occupational therapy services at the following locations:
- DOAR Central (Executive Drive, Danville)
- DOAR North (Franklin Turnpike, Danville)
- DOAR Chatham
- Martinsville Physical Therapy
Meet our Occupational Therapy Staff
