Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy provides therapeutic care to restore function for people suffering from injury, disability or illness that affects their ability to perform everyday tasks. Our occupational therapists are experts in helping people of all ages regain their quality of life by maximizing independence and participation in activities of daily living, school, job functions, leisure and social situations.

UHD’s Occupational Therapy services include:

• Individualized evaluation and goal setting to maximize participation and independence in everyday activities.
• Adaptive equipment
• ASTYM manual therapy
• Ergonomic and jobsite assessments
• Home safety assessments
• Individualized functional job analysis
• Neuromuscular re-education
• Pre- and post-operative rehabilitation
• Rehabilitation for musculoskeletal dysfunction
• Sports injury rehabilitation
• Therapeutic exercise programs

Who can benefit from Occupational Therapy at UHD?

• People with work related injuries
• Car accident victims
• People suffering shoulder pain or dysfunction
• People with hand or elbow injuries
• People with orthopedic, stroke or neurological issues

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. 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.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY LOCATIONS AND HOURS

Blue Earth United Hospital District (Hospital Entrance) 515 So. Moore Street Blue Earth, MN 56013	Hours Monday to Friday 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Reception closes at 4:30pm	Contact Numbers (507) 526-7963 (507) 526-7986 fax