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Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapy helps people affected by illness, injury, or surgery relearn to perform functions of daily living and working. It involves physical and mental conditioning to complete tasks such as getting dressed, feeding oneself, bathing, and driving. The goal of occupational therapy is to help patients be as independent as possible.

Occupational therapy also plays an important role in workplace disability. Our experience occupational therapists can perform disability evaluations and also clear you to return to work.

Occupational therapists can help reduce or resolve mobility problems that limit a patient’s independence, work and leisure activities. The occupational therapists at Penn Highlands help individuals achieve specific skills by adapting daily tasks or the environment to your needs. We provide customized evaluation, treatment, and training to patients who have:

  • Work-related injuries
  • Stroke- or heart attack-induced disability
  • Arthritis, multiple sclerosis, dementia, Parkinson’s disease, or other serious disorder
  • Birth injuries, learning problems, or developmental disabilities
  • Burns, spinal cord injuries, and amputations
  • Broken bones or other injuries from sports, falls, or accidents
  • Side effects from cancer surgery, such as lymphedema

We also offer splinting therapy. We build custom splints to alleviate carpal tunnel syndrome, thumb injuries, meta carpal fractures, and more.

How is Occupational Therapy Different from Physical Therapy?

Occupational therapy helps people learn or relearn how to perform activities of daily living. This typically involves both physical and mental conditioning. Physical therapy helps people heal and regain strength after an injury or surgery by focusing on the area of the body needing rehabilitation.

For example, someone who injured an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) during a football game would likely be treated with physical therapy to support healing around the knee. Someone who had a stroke and is unable to move one side of their body would benefit from occupational therapy. This person’s therapy might include learning how to walk, eat, and dress one-handed.

How are Patients Evaluated to Determine the Best Type of Occupational Therapy?

At your first appointment, an occupational therapist will perform an evaluation. You’ll be asked about your medical history, diagnosis, referring physician, and reason for referral. Your occupational therapist will also want to know what you are looking to get out of occupational therapy. Your occupational therapist will then assess your range of motion, pain level, muscle tone and strength, sensation, balance, and coordination. Through these evaluations along with specific testing, your occupational therapist also will evaluate your ability to perform tasks specific to daily living, such as being able to wash your body or lift items. In a disability evaluation, the therapist will evaluate your ability to perform tasks required by your job.

What Type of Activities are Involved in Occupational Therapy?

The type of activities involved in your occupational therapy sessions depend on your functional goals and treatment plan. Your occupational therapist may:

  • Train you to use assistive devices, such as a walker or shower seat
  • Teach you new ways to perform movements, like getting out of bed
  • Educate you on how to prevent falls in your home or other injuries
  • Have you perform tasks that build muscle strength, motor skills, and hand-eye coordination
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Aveni, Rhonda, OTR/L
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Occupational Therapy

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The Rehabilitation Center - ClearfieldA Service of Penn Highlands Clearfield


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Occupational Therapy

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The Rehabilitation Center - ClearfieldA Service of Penn Highlands Clearfield


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The Rehabilitation Center - ClearfieldA Service of Penn Highlands Clearfield

The Rehabilitation Center - PhilipsburgA Service of Penn Highlands Clearfield


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Occupational Therapy

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The Rehabilitation Center - ElkA Service of Penn Highlands Elk


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Occupational Therapy

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The Rehabilitation Center - ElkA Service of Penn Highlands Elk


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Occupational Therapy

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The Rehabilitation Center - ClearfieldA Service of Penn Highlands Clearfield


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Occupational Therapy

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The Rehabilitation Center - ClearfieldA Service of Penn Highlands Clearfield


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The Rehabilitation Center - ElkA Service of Penn Highlands Elk

The Rehabilitation Center - JohnsonburgA Service of Penn Highlands Professional Group

The Rehabilitation Center - KaneA Service of Penn Highlands Professional Group


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Occupational Therapy

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The Rehabilitation Center - ClearfieldA Service of Penn Highlands Clearfield


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Occupational Therapy

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Center for Children's Rehabilitation - MonongahelaA Service of Penn Highlands Mon Valley


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Ferraro, Melanie, OTR/L, CLT
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Occupational Therapy

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The Rehabilitation Center - DuBois A Service of Penn Highlands DuBois


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Fields, Rickessa, OT
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Occupational Therapy

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The Rehabilitation Center - ClearfieldA Service of Penn Highlands Clearfield


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Occupational Therapy

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The Rehabilitation Center - DuBois A Service of Penn Highlands DuBois


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The Rehabilitation Center - AltoonaA Service of Penn Highlands Huntingdon

The Rehabilitation Center - HuntingdonA Service of Penn Highlands Huntingdon


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Hostler, Andrew, COTA/L
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Occupational Therapy

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Hoyt, Deborah, MS, OTR/L
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Occupational Therapy

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The Rehabilitation Center - BrookvilleA Service of Penn Highlands Brookville


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Occupational Therapy

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Occupational Therapy

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Occupational Therapy

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The Rehabilitation Center - ClearfieldA Service of Penn Highlands Clearfield


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McMillen, Nicole, OTR/L, CLT
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Occupational Therapy

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The Rehabilitation Center - ClearfieldA Service of Penn Highlands Clearfield


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Occupational Therapy

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The Rehabilitation Center - Mon ValleyA Service of Penn Highlands Mon Valley


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The Rehabilitation Center - ClearfieldA Service of Penn Highlands Clearfield


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Occupational Therapy

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Occupational Therapy

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The Rehabilitation Center - ElkA Service of Penn Highlands Elk


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Occupational Therapy

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Occupational Therapy

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Occupational Therapy

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Occupational Therapy

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States, Deb, OT, CLT
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Occupational Therapy

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The Rehabilitation Center - HuntingdonA Service of Penn Highlands Huntingdon


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Occupational Therapy

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The Rehabilitation Center - ClearfieldA Service of Penn Highlands Clearfield


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Occupational Therapy

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Occupational Therapy

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Occupational Therapy at Penn Highlands
Center for Children's Rehabilitation - MonongahelaA Service of Penn Highlands Mon Valley

The Outpatient Rehabilitation Center at 1029 Country Club Road in Monongahela offers:

  • Occupational Therapy

1029 Country Club Road
Monongahela, PA 15063
724-258-2971

The Rehabilitation Center - AltoonaA Service of Penn Highlands Huntingdon

The Outpatient Rehabilitation Center at 417 Sabbath Rest Road in Altoona offers:

  • Physical Therapy
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Speech Language Pathology Services

417 Sabbath Rest Road
Altoona, PA 16601
814-631-9507

The Rehabilitation Center - BrockwayA Service of Penn Highlands DuBois

The Outpatient Rehabilitation Center at 1200 Wood Street in Brockway offers:

  • Physical Therapy
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Speech Language Pathology Services

1200 Wood Street
Brockway, PA 15824
814-265-8792

The Rehabilitation Center - BrookvilleA Service of Penn Highlands Brookville

The Outpatient Rehabilitation Center at 88 Industrial Park Road in Brookville offers:

  • Physical Therapy
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Speech Language Pathology Services

88 Industrial Park Road
Brookville, PA 15825
814-849-6878

The Rehabilitation Center - ClearfieldA Service of Penn Highlands Clearfield

The Outpatient Rehabilitation Center at 502 Park Avenue in Clearfield offers:

  • Physical Therapy
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Speech Language Pathology Services

815 Doctors Drive
Clearfield, PA 16830
814-768-2285 Option 2

The Rehabilitation Center - CurwensvilleA Service of Penn Highlands DuBois

The Outpatient Rehabilitation Center at 465 State Street in Curwensville offers:

  • Physical Therapy
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Speech Language Pathology Services

465 State Street
Curwensville , PA 16833
814-236-8359

The Rehabilitation Center - DuBois A Service of Penn Highlands DuBois

The Outpatient Rehabilitation Center at 123 Hospital Avenue in DuBois offers:

  • Hand Therapy
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Physical Therapy
  • Speech Language Pathology Services

123 Hospital Avenue
DuBois, PA 15801
814-375-3372

The Rehabilitation Center - ElkA Service of Penn Highlands Elk

The Outpatient Rehabilitation Center at 757 Johnsonburg Road in St. Marys offers:

  • Hand Therapy
  • Physical Therapy
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Speech Language Pathology Services

757 Johnsonburg Road
St. Marys, PA 15857
814-788-8490 Option 1

The Rehabilitation Center - EmporiumA Service of Penn Highlands Elk

The Outpatient Rehabilitation Center at 416 North Broad Street in Emporium offers:

  • Physical Therapy
  • Occupational Therapy

416 N. Broad Street
Emporium, PA 15834
814-486-7878

The Rehabilitation Center - HuntingdonA Service of Penn Highlands Huntingdon

The Outpatient Rehabilitation Center at 929 14th Street in Huntingdon offers:

  • Occupational Therapy

929 14th Street
Huntingdon, PA 16652
814-643-0337

The Rehabilitation Center - JohnsonburgA Service of Penn Highlands Professional Group

The Outpatient Rehabilitation Center at 111 and 113 Cobb Street in Johnsonburg offers:

  • Physical Therapy
  • Occupational Therapy

111 Cobb Street
Johnsonburg, PA 15845
814-965-5279

The Rehabilitation Center - KaneA Service of Penn Highlands Professional Group

The Outpatient Rehabilitation Center at 190 North Fraley Street in Kane offers:

  • Physical Therapy
  • Occupational Therapy

190 N. Fraley Street
Kane, PA 16735
814-837-8955

The Rehabilitation Center - PhilipsburgA Service of Penn Highlands Clearfield

The Outpatient Rehabilitation Center at 271 Railroad Street in Philipsburg offers:

  • Physical Therapy
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Speech Language Pathology Services

271 Railroad Street
Philipsburg, PA 16866
814-342-8287

The Rehabilitation Center - State CollegeA Service of Penn Highlands Huntingdon

The Outpatient Rehabilitation Center at 611 University Drive in State College offers:

  • Occupational Therapy
  • Physical Therapy

611 University Drive
State College, PA 16801
814-699-9700

Valley Outpatient Rehabilitation - MonongahelaA Partnered Service with Penn Highlands Healthcare

The Valley Outpatient Rehabilitation at 1027 Country Club Road in Monongahela offers:

  • Occupational Therapy

1027 Country Club Road
Monongahela, PA 15063
724-258-6211

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