Occupational Therapy

WCH Occupational Therapy Services provides individualized treatments geared toward restoring independence. Licensed Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants provide a positive environment that promotes health and healing. Our Occupational Therapy department consists of specialists in Hand Therapy.

Our therapists provide care for a variety of diagnoses such as:

• Post-operative Rehabilitation
• Nerve compressions such as carpal tunnel syndrome & cubital tunnel syndrome
• Tendon Injuries
• Fractures, Dislocations & Sprains
• Stroke
• Head Injury
• Amputations
• ADL & Adaptive Equipment Training
• Orthosis Fabrication
• Low Vision Therapy

Specialized Services 

Lymphedema 

• Our certified lymphedema therapist treats people with lymphedema, a condition in which an accumulation of lymphatic fluid causes swelling.  Areas affected may include head and neck, breast, arms or legs. The condition may affect those whose earlier breast, ovarian, prostate or abdominal cancers have compromised their lymphatic systems. Other causes include vascular problems, obesity, blood clots or infections like cellulitis.
  • Treatment includes complete decongestive therapy:
    • Low-level therapeutic laser (FDA approved)
    • Manual lymphatic drainage
    • Education on skin care, exercises and nutrition
    • Compression bandaging
    • Myofascial release
    • Kinesio Tape
    • Individualized home programming