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OCCUPATIONAL
THERAPY SERVICES
Klickitat
Valley Health offers the services of East Cascade Therapy,
a team of medical professionals who have been contracting with
the District for over 30 years to help patients get on the road
to recovery. Occupational Therapy is part of the rehabilitation
services available to inpatients, outpatients, home health and
hospice clients.
Our staff
of highly trained therapists provides client-centered treatment
along with client/caregiver training and education to promote
safety and optimal independence with activities of daily living.
Emphasis is on recovery of function whenever possible. In other
cases, finding a different way to do the "same old thing"
by modifying the task or the environment can help someone regain
independence. For those who have, or are at risk of developing
a debilitating illness or condition, therapists can work with
clients and caregivers to develop strategies and skills that promote
both health and independence.
To begin a
therapy program, or to have a Home Safety Evaluation for
fall prevention, our team must receive a referral from your physician.
Your Occupational Therapist will then work with you and your family
to develop an individualized treatment plan that best addresses
your needs and concerns.
| A variety
of conditions may benefit from O/T treatment: |
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Neurological Conditions such
as stroke, brain injury or
Parkinson's disease |
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) |
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Rheumatoid
or Osteo-arthritis,
Fibromyalgia |
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Post-surgical Rehabilitation
for joint replacements or
cardiac conditions |
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Carpal Tunnel and
other wrist or hand surgeries |
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Developmental Disabilities |
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Degenerative Conditions
such as multiple sclerosis |
Occupational
Therapists complete 4 or more years in education and a medical
internship. Klickitat Valley Health Occupational Therapy staff
are nationally certified and licensed by the state of Washington.
Contact
Information for Occupational Therapy:
Inpatient/outpatient: (509)773-1025
Home Health/Hospice: (509)773-0380
Email:
pt@kvhealth.net
> Occupational
Therapy Provider Directory
Online Resources
for information about Occupational Therapy:
> American
Occupational Therapy Association
> Washington
Occupational Therapy Association
> Occupational
Therapy Association of Oregon
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