Occupational Therapy focuses on the patient’s ability to perform daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and feeding, by enhancing or restoring function that may have been lost due to injury, disease, aging or congenital abnormality.

Our therapists promote independence in self-care, work and productive activities and play or leisure skills. They incorporate the use of adaptive methods and devices, such as reachers or splints.

Occupational Therapy emphasizes direct hands-on treatment aimed at improving strength, endurance and coordination. It encompasses a wide range of skills that include massage and manual therapy techniques as well as neurological developmental treatment.

• Hand Therapy – Specializing in rehabilitating patients with conditions affecting the hands and upper extremities.
• Lymphedema Therapy – Complex Lymphedema Therapy (CLT) consists of lymphatic drainage, compression bandaging, skin care, and patient specific physical therapy exercises, in order to maximize central lymphatic damage.
• Cognitive Therapy – A form of psychotherapy using imagery, self instruction and related techniques to alter distorted attitudes and perceptions.
• Activities of Daily Living (ADL) – Any activities that include daily living such as feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, cooking, etc.

Occupational Therapy can be conducted at one of Vital’s outpatient facilities or in the patient’s home. To schedule an appointment, call Vital at (773) 685-8482.