To schedule an appointment, call us at 507-526-7963
Occupational Therapy (OT) is a division of medical rehabilitation that works to increase function in order to improve daily task performance. OT involves indentifying muscle weakness, restrictions in soft tissues, and/or loss of range of motion due to poor posture, structural reasons, or an accident or injury.
UHD's Occupational Therapy services include:
postural re-education
strength, coordination, endurance training
range of motion
work simplification/energy conservation
myofascial release
craniosacral therapy
ergonomics/body mechanics training
kinesiotaping
Who can benefit from Occupational Therapy at UHD?
people with work related injuries
people suffering back or neck pain
car accident victims
people with chronic pain/fibromyalgia
people suffering severe headaches
people suffering shoulder pain or dysfunction
If you feel that you or someone you know might benefit from UHD's Occupational Therapy services, a referral may be obtained through your family physician or chiropractor. Please feel free to contact the Occupational Therapy Department at 507-526-7963 should you or your healthcare provider have any further questions regarding referral or treatment options.