What conditions do occupational therapists treat?

• Work related injuries-especially to the upper extremity
• Amputees and people with special prosthetics
• Stroke or heart attack victims
• People with arthritis, multiple sclerosis or permanent disabilities
• People with mental health problems
• People with head injuries
• People suffering from severe burns and spinal cord trauma
• Fabricate custom orthotic devices to increase functional ability or prevent a deformity of the upper extremities
• Mentally ill or emtionally disturbed individuals by teaching them coping skills

Occupational Therapists treat and help patients achieve independence-often reteaching skills used in everyday life that many of us take for granted.