Hoag Occupational therapists support individuals who are experiencing performance deficits in daily life skills as a result of injury or disease such as:
Orthopedic injuries of the hand and elbow
Stroke
Head injury
Brain tumor
Cancer
Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders
Multiple sclerosis and other degenerative neurological diseases
Treatment may include the following:
Upper extremity exercises to improve strength and dexterity
Provision of orthotics
Edema management
Computerized strengthening equipment
Training in self care and activities of daily living
Instruction in use of adaptive equipment
Provision of suggestions for environmental modifications
Cognitive training – attention, memory, concept formation, time management, problem
solving and thinking skills
Perceptual training – ability to interpret sensory information received from the environment
Visual processing therapy – visual eye control, reading, reduced vision due to double or
blurred vision and visual field deficits
Neurodevelopmental treatment
Vocational simulation
Driving assessment and training
Patient, family and caregiver education
Each 40 minute session is one on one with a licensed therapist.