Occupational Therapy

Improving Functionality and Quality of Life

Occupational/hand therapy is a specialized area of therapy that focuses on enabling people of all ages to recover the skills necessary to perform daily activities (occupations). Whether you are recovering from an injury, surgery or are experiencing issues due to a disease or degenerative condition, occupational/hand therapy can help you achieve a number of goals critical to your health and quality of life.

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Occupational/hand therapy is a specialized area of therapy that focuses on enabling people of all ages to recover the skills necessary to perform daily activities (occupations). Whether you are recovering from an injury, surgery or are experiencing issues due to a disease or degenerative condition, occupational/hand therapy can help you achieve a number of goals critical to your health and quality of life, including:

  • Building strength
  • Increasing range of motion
  • Enhancing balance and coordination
  • Increasing flexibility
  • Recovering mobility
  • Improving fine motor skills
  • Increasing self-confidence
  • Restoring independence
  • Speeding recovery
  • Developing adaptive skills

A Team Approach

At Ventura Orthopedics, the licensed and registered occupational/hand therapists on our orthopedic rehabilitation team are committed to helping you return to the activities that are important to you. As partners in reaching your activity goals, Ventura Orthopedics’ occupational/hand therapists help you by:

  • Evaluating your current condition
  • Measuring skills and abilities
  • Prioritizing desired outcomes
  • Setting goals
  • Evaluating progress
  • Developing plans to maintain functionality

Experienced and Knowledgeable Leaders

Comprised of 20 licensed and board-certified professionals and specialists, our orthopedic rehabilitation team holds several advanced degrees and certifications, such as:

  • DPT – Doctor of Physical Therapy
  • MPT/MSPT – Master of Physical Therapy
  • OCS – Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
  • ACT – Certified Athletic Trainer
  • SCS – Sports Certified Specialist
  • OTRL – Registered Licensed Occupational Therapist
  • CHT – Certified Hand Therapist
  • CMP – Certified Mulligan Practitioner

Find Occupational/Hand Therapists at Ventura Orthopedics

At Ventura Orthopedics, we provide patients with practical and proven therapies that incorporate the latest advances in technology and we are proud to serve as a premier destination for people to receive occupational/hand therapy. Our doctors and therapists have an enviable record of successfully treating a variety of orthopedic injuries and conditions with occupational therapy and we welcome the opportunity to develop a custom therapy plan for you. To learn more, talk to the experts at Ventura Orthopedics today. Your health is our primary occupation and we look forward to giving you a helping hand to live life to the fullest.

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