The goal of occupational therapy is to assist you in achieving an independent, productive and satisfying life. Treatment
is often in conjunction with employers, family memmbers and other community services to coordinate possible modifications
or renovations to improve accessibility in the work, home or school. In addition to working with patients within the community
setting, OT's in the clinic treat conditions such as arthritis, cumulative injuries, problems developed from motor
vehicle accidents, brain injury, stroke and spinal cord injury.
Rehabilitation for the Child
Caring for the special needs of children through clinical and school based treatments is a particular area of concern
and involvement at Cresswell. A variety of techniques are utilized combined with a strong amphasis on a method called "Sensory
Integration."
The overall direction is to assist the child in integrating all the body's systems, resulting in the improved ability
to process cues from the environment. Children born with developmental disabilities are treated at Cresswell in addition to
those with social and academioc problems such as attention deficit conditions.
Massage Therapy
Receiving massage is a must for coping with the busy world of mutiple tasks and obilgations. We recommend anti-stress
massages on a regular basis. Massage therapy ca be an adjunct to other physical therapy interventions and incorporated into
your overall program at Cresswell.
