Our skilled occupational therapists can provide the following services to patients during the acute phase of injury and post-operative procedures prior to beginning rehabilitation:
Wound Care:
- Management of post op dressings and sutures
- Pin care
- Debridement
- Prevention of infection and decubiti
Protocol Compliance:
- Education on precautions – NWB, PWB, ROM restrictions, positioning, etc
- Utilization of mobility devices, wear and care instructions of pre-fabricated and custom orthotics, adaptive equipment needs
- Education on how to safely modify activities of daily living
Pain & Edema Reduction:
- Modalities – therapeutic pulsed ultrasound, e-stim, iontophoresis
- Manual edema reduction, contrast baths, measure/fit compression garments if indicated
- Education on home program instructions – R.I.C.E.
Compensatory Conditioning & Pain Prevention:
- Safe stretching and conditioning of non-involved compensatory muscle groups
- Education on posture and body mechanics with use of mobility devices