Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy services at Corning Hospital are provided by a licensed Occupational Therapist. These comprehensive services are designed to enhance and maximize an individual's function and promote independent living within the community. Occupational therapy is provided in acute inpatient, outpatient, and long term care settings.

Patient Evaluation

A Patient Evaluation is performed to determine the degree of disability, establish a functional baseline and outline individualized patient based goals, leading to eventual discharge at a maximized functional level.

Individualized Treatment Programs

Treatment programs are based on patients' individualized goals and demands of his or her environment. Individualized treatment programs may include the following areas:

• muscle strengthening
• joint range of motion
• joint management and energy conservation techniques
• pain management
• edema control
• coordination/dexterity
• balance (standing, sitting)
• endurance
• normalizing muscle tone and posture
• mobility training
• cognitive skills
• sensory reeducation
• self-care
• patient/family education

ADL (Activities of Daily Living) & Adaptive Equipment

Patients are trained in alternate procedures/techniques to achieve independence in basic to more complex self care areas. Often a patient is instructed how to use various types of adaptive equipment to enhance safety and replace lost function.

Home & Worksite Assessments Comprehensive evaluations of home and work environments are provided with ergonomic considerations for maximizing safety, body mechanics and overall functioning.

Home Programs

Patients and family members are instructed in home therapy techniques and concepts to maintain maximum function.

Splinting

Individualized splint fabrication is provided for joint protection, preventing deformity, restoring movement and promoting dexterity.

For additional program and referral information, call Occupational Therapy Services at Corning Hospital's Rehabilitation Center, at 937-7267.