Traumatic Brain Injury Occupational Therapy
Our Goals:
- Assess and measure arm functioning
- Improve motion, coordination, and sensation in the upper arm and hand
- Manage tone and spasticity related to stoke or other neurologic diagnoses
- Recommend adaptive equipment to maximize independence
- Improve the patient’s ability to complete activities
Common Neurologic Conditions Treated:
- Stroke
- Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
- Spinal cord injury (SCI)
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
- Parkinson’s disease
What to Expect:
- Assessment of functional status with home and community activities
- Measurement of arm motion, coordination, strength, and sensation
- Provide home programming to restore and maximize arm functioning
- Clinic based exercises
- Manual therapy
- Recommend adaptive equipment for safety and greater independence
- Teaching of strategies to improve function
- Use of electrical stimulation to restore arm functioning
- Use of splints as needed to manage pain and joint stiffness
A referral to Occupational Therapy is required from your provider.
Fax Referrals to 612-873-1989.