AHN Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapy focuses on what you want and need to do in your daily life, using these activities to promote your health, well-being, and ability to participate in what matters to you. This can include anything you want to accomplish, like taking care of yourself and your family, working, volunteering, and going to school.

We’ll work with you to identify your goals, develop a treatment plan, and provide support and guidance to help you achieve your desired levels of independence and participation in life.

Many of our occupational therapists have additional training or certification in hand therapy, lymphedema therapy, and oncology rehabilitation, so you can get the specialized care you need to start feeling your best.

Find an AHN Occupational therapist with the specialty you need or schedule your occupational therapy appointment at a convenient location near you.

Quick guide to types of occupational therapy at AHN

Use the links below to learn more about the different types of occupational therapy that AHN offers:

Hand therapy

Oncology rehabilitation

Pediatric occupational therapy

Stroke rehabilitation

Hand therapy

Hand therapy aims to improve strength, dexterity, range of motion, and pain management, enabling you to perform daily activities with greater ease and independence. Our occupational therapists and certified hand therapists specialize in providing therapeutic interventions to prevent dysfunction, restore function, and reverse the progression of upper limb diseases to enhance your daily life.

Occupational hand therapy can help with:

• Arm weakness and paralysis.
• Post-surgical finger, hand, elbow, and arm dysfunction.
• Pain.
• Swelling (edema).
• Custom splinting.
• Recovery of function after injuries or surgeries affecting the elbow, wrist, and hand.
• Recovery of functional activities for neurological patients.

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Oncology rehabilitation

At any time during your cancer journey, oncology rehabilitation therapy will help you maintain and regain your strength, function, and independence. This multidisciplinary rehabilitation therapy addresses the physical, cognitive, and daily living challenges that a cancer diagnosis and treatment can cause.

Our specially trained oncology rehab therapists meet you where you are and help you get back to life after cancer treatment. We work closely with your entire oncology team to create a personalized plan that addresses your specific needs and helps you manage the side effects of cancer and treatment. We also work with nutritionists, behavioral health professionals, and nurse navigation to provide comprehensive care.

Oncology rehabilitation can help with:

• Balance and gait issues.
• Bone health and osteoporosis.
• Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN).
• Cognitive changes.
• Decreased endurance and exercise tolerance.
• Decreased range of motion.
• Fatigue.
• Lymphedema.
• Muscle weakness.
• Pain management.

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Pediatric occupational therapy

Pediatric occupational therapy helps kids and teens develop the skills they need to participate fully in their daily lives. Treatment can help address developmental delays, including fine motor, gross motor, sensory processing, cognitive skills, and social-emotional regulation; support children with disabilities; and help children with specific challenges.

Choosing the right pediatric occupational therapist is important for your child’s development and well-being. AHN occupational therapists have extensive pediatric therapy experience and use evidence-based practices and a play-based approach to meet the needs of patients and their families.

Occupational therapy for kids can help with:

• Movement and physical challenges caused by difficulty with coordination, muscle weakness, joint pain, stiff muscles, back problems, congenital defects, and fragile bones.
• Brain and nervous system conditions that can lead to difficulties with learning, social skills, communication, thinking, or controlling movements.
• Genetic conditions like Prader-Willi Syndrome, Fragile X Syndrome, and Down Syndrome.
• Learning disabilities and difficulties, including dyslexia and dysgraphia.
• Behavioral issues.
• Feeding challenges.
• Sensory processing disorder.
• Chronic illness.
• Acquired brain injury.
• Upper extremity injuries.

What to expect during pediatric occupational therapy

Pediatric occupational therapy aims to help children achieve a wide range of goals that enhance their overall development, independence, and participation in life. Our therapists work closely with children, their parents, and other professionals to set realistic and achievable goals that support overall development and well-being.

Each therapy session is a collaborative and engaging experience designed to help your child develop the skills they need to thrive. Sessions are usually between 45 and 60 minutes long. Your child should wear clothing that allows them to move comfortably. If your child needs snacks or water during the session, you can bring them with you.

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Occupational therapy for stroke rehabilitation

After you have experienced a stroke, occupational therapy can help you regain any function you lost. Our occupational therapists work one-on-one with you to help with:

• Weakness or paralysis in your arms or hands.
• Muscle tone management.
• Pain management.

You may benefit from a multidisciplinary approach where occupational therapists work with physical therapists and speech-language pathologists to help achieve your goals.

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