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Why choose Ochsner for occupational therapy?

When disease, illness or injury makes it difficult to perform everyday tasks and activities, Ochsner occupational therapists can help you get back doing the things you love.

The goal of occupational therapy is to help people of all ages achieve independence and regain their ability to participate in daily activities, or occupations. These activities can range from self-care and work to leisure and social interactions. Occupational therapists work with people to overcome physical and cognitive challenges that impact their everyday lives.

Our team of occupational therapists can help you with some of these common needs:

Self-care skills such as dressing, feeding, personal hygiene, cooking and homecare
Return to work or leisure
Writing and computer use
Eye/hand coordination
Object manipulation
Visual and perceptual skills
Adapting the home and work environment for safety and independence

At Ochsner Therapy & Wellness, we also have a specialized team of pediatric occupational therapists that help kids learn the skills they need to participate in daily life through exercises and play-based therapy.

Our Specialty Programs

Ochsner is home to a multi-disciplinary therapy team focused on neurological rehabilitation. Neurological occupational therapy can help after a stroke or brain injury or with ongoing neurological disorders like Parkinson's disease and multiple sclerosis.

Ochsner’s Certified Hand Therapists specialize in treating injuries and conditions of the hand, wrist and arm. Hand therapy can make a big difference after hand surgery or if you have arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, burns, inflammatory disorders or injuries like fractures.

FAQs

An occupational therapist helps people develop, recover or maintain the skills they need for daily living and working. They create personalized treatment plans based on each person's unique needs and goals.

While both therapies aim to improve a person's quality of life, occupational therapy focuses on enhancing the ability to perform daily tasks and activities, while physical therapy focuses on improving movement, strength and physical function.

You may benefit from working with an occupational therapist if you've been diagnosed with stroke, autism, developmental delays, orthopedic injuries, mental health disorders or chronic illnesses.

During your first session, your therapist will evaluate your abilities and challenges, set goals with you and design a treatment plan that may include exercises, activities and adaptations to your environment.

Occupational therapy can help children develop motor skills, improve hand-eye coordination, enhance social skills and manage sensory processing issues to support their growth and development.

Yes, Ochsner Therapy & Wellness requires a doctor's referral for occupational therapy. Talk to your doctor or find a referring physician.

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Our certified therapists help improve your quality of life by increasing strength and function, reducing pain and restoring normal movement, to help you stay in motion and feeling great.