What is Occupational Therapy?
Occupational Therapy (OT) helps individuals of all ages through assessment and treatment to develop, recover or maintain the ability to perform daily living activities and work skills that are meaningful to them. Occupational Therapists work with clients with physical, emotional, or cognitive deficits as well as individuals recovering from surgery or other life-changing injuries. Occupational Therapists focus on adapting the environment, modifying the task, teaching the skill and educating the client/family in order to increase participation in and performance of daily activities, so that they can live as independently as possible. Occupational Therapists often work closely with other health professionals or organizations such as schools, employers and government agencies.
Get in touch with us to set up an appointment or use the contact form at the bottom of this page to enquire whether our services are right for you.
Contact
For more information, contact Ryan Fitzpatrick by email at
rfot.services@sasktel.net
or call (306) 222-8528.
Areas of Practice
Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE)
The measurement and analysis of a person’s ability to safely perform a number of job related functions, such as lifting, pushing, carrying, stooping, grasping, etc. The results are used to determine a persons safe working level for the purpose of job placement, injury prevention, or rehabilitation.
Ergonomic Assessment and Implementation of Ergonomic Recommendations
Similar to a job site analysis but geared more to solving ergonomic difficulties at the job site and eliminating risk factors for injury. The assessment can lead to recommendations on positioning, equipment, and other ergonomic principles. Onsite education is always provided.
HAND THERAPY
Biomechanical treatment of both acute and chronic hand injuries are a service provided by Fitzpatrick’s Occupational Therapy Prof. Corp. The treatment often incorporates functional conditioning to improve the functional use of the hand.
MOBILITY ASSESSMENT
The assessment will focus on the mobility needs of the client and will result in a recommendation for anything from a cane or a walker to a wheelchair (with specific documentation) or power scooter, depending on the clients needs and ability level.
Job Demands Analysis
An on site analysis of the demands, environmental conditions, and work stressors that must be met in order that a worker may return to employment, and meet those demands safely. The job site analysis is often used in conjunction with a functional capacity evaluation to match a workers current functional ability with the physical demands of a job.
Activities of Daily Living Assessments
A functional examination of an individual’s ability to perform the activities of daily living outside of the work place. Areas assessed may include, housework, meal preparation, self-care, etc. Individuals that are assessed may be limited by physical, psychological, or cognitive disability.
“You need to be content with small steps. That’s all life is. Small steps that you take every day so when you look back down the road it all adds up and you know you covered some distance.”
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To book an appointment you can email or call us. Use the form below to inquire about our Occupational Therapy Services and how we may be able to help you. To help us best service your enquiry, please be as detailed as possible. Or give us a call at (306) 222-8528 to discuss in more detail. Our general response time is one business day.