Rehabilitation Services

Occupational Therapy

OUTPATIENT OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

Development of detailed outpatient therapy program to further improve an individual's ability to function in everyday activities. Using state of the art equipment and up-to-date training techniques, recovery is expedited with optimal return of function to work and home activities. Emphasis is placed on carry-over of program into home/work setting for prevention of re-injury.

Our department includes a lymphedema program with treatment available for patients with primary lymphedema, lymphedema secondary to cancer treatment, lymphedema secondary to trauma and lymphedema secondary to venous insufficiency. Treatment is provided by a Certified Lymphedema Therapist for both upper and lower extremities and includes and individualized treatment plan with focus on manual lymph drainage, medical compression bandaging, exercise and long term management of lymphedema.

The department is also staffed to treat urinary incontinence through patient education, bladder re-training, exercise and biofeedback. Incontinence is not a normal response to the aging process and with the help of our trained occupational therapist bladder control problems can be improved.

Facts

• Provided by licensed therapist and therapy assistant
• Identification of adaptive equipment
• Identification of seating and positioning needs
• Monday - Friday
• Comprehensive individualized evaluation and treatment program

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Mercy Medical Center - Rehabilitation Services (563) 244-3580

HOME HEALTH OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

Development of individualized home program to improve function in home setting. Family involvement is encouraged to facilitate maximum carry-over of therapy instruction. Recommendations for home modifications and available adaptive equipment is provided.

Facts

• Provided by licensed therapist and assistant
• Monday - Friday
• Individualized home program

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Mercy Medical Center - Rehabilitation Services (563) 244-3580

ACUTE OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

Occupational therapy in an acute setting serves to improve an individual's functional abilities for everyday activity. Areas addressed are ADL training, adaptive equipment education, energy conservation and work simplification, strengthening, and functional mobility within the patient's environment. Also, needs are addressed to expedite recovery and discharge to home or to further placement needs.

Facts

• Comprehensive, individualized evaluation and treatment program
• Monday - Friday, plus weekend coverage
• Provided by licensed therapist and therapy assistant
• Identification of further rehabilitation needs

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Mercy Medical Center - Rehabilitation Services (563) 244-3580

TRANSITIONAL CARE OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

Occupational Therapy in a skilled setting challenges patient for higher level ADL activites, home management activities, functional mobility independence as well as basic dressing, bathing, strenghtening and endurance activities. The skilled setting may also identify placement needs and provide the family with suggestions for assisted living.

Facts

• Comprehensive, individualized evaluation and treatment program
• Monday - Friday, plus weekend coverage
• Home evaluation provided as needed
• Provided by licensed therapist and therapy assistant
• Identification of further rehabilitation needs

Information

Mercy Medical Center - Rehabilitation Services (563) 244-3580

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