Occupational Therapy
Monroe Community Hospital offers one of the most comprehensive short-term rehabilitation programs in the region
Helping Individuals Reach Their Full Potential!
Occupational therapy is involved with human lives that have been disrupted by injury, disease, the aging process or developmental problems. The fundamental goal of therapy is to utilize purposeful activities that will restore an individuals capacity to its fullest potential and to perform the tasks of daily living essential to the maintenance of an independent lifestyle.
Treating a Wide Range of Diagnoses
Occupational Therapists at Monroe Community Hospital treat individuals with a wide range of diagnoses, including:
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Stroke (CVA)
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Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
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Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)
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Total Knee and Total Hip Joint Replacements
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Fractures
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Amputations
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Neurological Conditions
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Bariatrics
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Cardiac Conditions
Experienced Staff with Advanced Training
The professionals in our occupational therapy department average over 10 years of experience, many with advanced training in multiple areas, including:
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FES cycling
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Neurological rehab using functional electrical stimulation
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Stroke Rehabilitation using the WalkAide and Bioness.
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Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation
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Cognitive Skill Development
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Pediatrics
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Kinesio taping for neurological disorders
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Splinting
State-of-the-Art Equipment
See some of the cutting-edge equipment we use to treat patients at MCH!
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FES cycling
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WalkAide
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Bioness
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SciFit Pro2 and RST7000
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Moveo
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Body-weight supported treadmill training
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EasyStand Evolv Shadow Tray
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Nintendo Wii
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Dynavision
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Biometrics
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Challenge Circuit CH7000
Our Staff
Members of the treatment team are committed to the goal of restoring each patient’s physical and cognitive skills as fully as possible-enabling them to be self-reliant and independent.