Occupational Therapy is primarily designed for persons who have been injured at work, have suffered a crippling accident or illness, or have developed mental disabilities.

Licensed Occupational Therapists (OTs) help patients master the skills necessary to succeed on the job, at home, at school, and in the community. Holzer Clinic's OTs are part of a specially trained health care team, supervised by physicians and supported by nurses, physical therapists and other specialists. OTs work closely with other professionals to evaluate patient needs, set goals, provide therapy and assess progress.

Occupational Therapy is often prescribed for injured employees who must regain strength and skill to return to work or learn new job skills. For instance, a worker who has had surgery for a tendon rupture in the hand, or an employee who needs to increase strength and range of motion after a fracture.

After a stroke, head or spinal cord injury, Occupational Therapy might be prescribed to help a patient function one-handed or from a wheelchair. The head-injured patient relearning basic life skills - speaking, bathing, dressing, cooking, driving — also would benefit from Occupational Therapy.

Occupational Therapy is often beneficial for developmentally delayed children who require sensory integration, coordination, and space and form perception.