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Occupational Therapy

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	Occupational Therapy

		The Occupational Therapy Department at Wooster Community Hospital provides quality services to individuals who have experienced a change in their ability to perform self-care, homemaking, work or leisure tasks due to neurological, orthopedic or other disease related processes. Hospital therapists identify patient related goals following a thorough initial evaluation and develop an intensive individualized treatment program to meet these goals. Success in regaining lost skills means greater independence and an improved quality of life for both the patient and the patient's family.

		The Wooster Community Hospital has worked closely with the Center for Occupational Medicine to care for the treatment of work-related injuries and illness. Our staff has developed Safety and Health Promotional services to conform with OSHA, EPA, and ADA regulations, ergonomic studies, development of essential job functions as well as back care & other wellness programs.

		Occupational Medicine Assessments
		The Occupational Physicians provide work-based assessments and screenings. These screenings duplicate some of the important job descriptions established by the employer in the area to best suit the employee to the appropriate work related tasks.

		Orthopedic Conditions
		Orthopedic conditions involve the upper extremity are addressed by specially trained therapists who have experience in dealing with hand and finger lacerations, tendon injuries and fractures. Because of the intricacies of the hand and importance in our daily lives, Occupational Therapists are an invaluable asset to the patient and physician.

		Pediatric/School Based
		The Occupational Therapy department serves individuals from birth to 21 years. The function of the therapist is to assess and improve on the age appropriate Gross Motor and Fine Motor skills development. Developmental Milestones, self-care skills, sensory integration, perceptual motor skills and the ability to focus on selective age appropriate tasks.

		Community Outreach/ Home Health
		The Occupational Therapy department is committed to serving the Wayne and Holmes County region. To be eligible for this program, you generally must be confined to your home. This means your condition does not permit leaving the home on a regular basis. The Occupational Therapy department is available to meet with support groups to provide helpful information regarding their services. Information regarding this service can be arranged by contacting the rehabilitation department

		HealthPoint



		Wooster Community Hospital Offers the following programs and services:

		Individual exercise programming allows clients to take advantage of private health and wellness training as well as health screenings with degreed and certified staff.

		The nutritional counseling program includes evaluations with a licensed dietitian; classes designed for children and adults.

		Massotherapy and infant communication classes are also offered in our specialized programming.

			Low Energy Shockwave Therapy

			Wooster Community Hospital's HealthPoint Facility is offering an emerging technology called Low Energy Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) for the treatment of chronic and painful musculoskeletal conditions. Unlike other therapies, the low-energy shock wave treatment does not require a hospital stay or visit, invasive surgery or anesthesia. During the therapy at HealthPoint, a trained healthcare professional places the shockwave medical device on the area where the patient experiences pain. Graduated increases of shockwaves, or pulses, stimulate physical, and biological changes to connective tissue that help the tissue to heal and relieve pain. In clinical studies, Low Energy Shockwave Therapy has been an effective alternative to surgery for patients who have failed to respond to conventional therapies. This emerging technology has been approved by the FDA to treat: Tennis or Golfer's elbow (Lateral or Medial Epicondylitis) It has also proven to be effective in treating: Shoulder Tendonitis (Rotator Cuff, Bursitis) Heel Spur/Plantar Fasciitis Achilles Tendonitis Jumper's Knee (Patellar Tendonitis) Bursitis and Tendonitis of the Hip Triceps Tendonitis Hamstring Insertion Tendonitis Wrist or Hand Tendonitis Every connective tissue condition is unique and therapy varies. Most patients have three treatment sessions and some may receive five. Often patients notice that their condition markedly improves after one or two treatments. Others may not feel improvement until several weeks after their last treatment. In all cases, it is important to complete all treatments ordered by your doctor. The treatment cost is $275.00 per visit. Most insurance companies do not cover the low energy shock wave therapy at this time. The majority of our patients are seen on a self-pay basis. However, Workers Compensation coverage has been approved for this treatment on a case to case basis. We invite you to call and discuss your individual patient needs with us at 330-202-3300.



			Lymphedema Treatment

			Lymphedema Treatment Flier

			The Occupational Therapy Department at Wooster Community Hospital's HealthPoint facility can assist you in the management of your lymphedema symptoms. Our individualized program will help you become knowledgeable in the lymph system physiology, lymphedema precautions, and protocol. Treatment will be individualized to: Reduce swelling with use of manual lymph drainage / complete decongestive therapy Instruct in a customized exercise program designed to stimulate flow of the lymph fluid Educate on proper skin care and precautions to avoid infections Provide compression therapy Fit with appropriate compression garment Provide information on activities that are beneficial to individuals that have lymphedema

Who Is at Risk?

Sometimes when you want it the least, your body needs it the most. When you feel tired, worn out and stressed out, the last thing you feel like doing is driving down to your health club for an intense workout. The fact is, this is exactly what you should do.

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