What We Do
Craig Hospital has more than 45 occupational therapists and certified occupational therapy assistants who work with patients and their families to identify personal goals related to function and activities of daily living. Occupational therapists provide special expertise in building therapeutic daily routines and in adapting activities to help people participate in their life roles. Restorative therapies are also an important component of the occupational therapy program. Adjunct therapies including groups, activity based therapy, electrical stimulation, robotics and other advanced technologies will be incorporated to maximize recovery when applicable.
Our occupational therapy specialty fields focus on upper extremity and hand function, vision, community reintegration, driving and adaptive transportation and assistive technology. All of these treatments help patients achieve functional independence, return to daily life routines and enjoy a high quality of life.
Craig occupational therapists specialize in helping people maximize functional independence after brain injury. This is done through an individualized rehabilitation program that emphasizes independence in activities of daily living. Activities of daily living include basic self-care, such as dressing, eating and grooming, and more advanced activities such as cooking, home maintenance, work, and community access. An occupational therapy program involves evaluating and treating visual impairments, arm impairments, and cognitive impairments that may negatively impact performance in activities of daily living after brain injury, and will involve education and training to help ensure safety and confidence after discharge.