Occupational Therapy (OT) tends to be highly focused on fine motor skills and “activities of daily living,” such as grooming, dressing, writing, and more. Pediatric OT, likewise, is focused on the development of fine motor skill and also on sensory integration issues. OT is performed under the direction of an Occupational Therapist and may consist of manual treatments, physical modalities, and therapeutic exercises or activities, plus more.

West Rehab provides individualized occupational therapy services for clients of all ages. Each client receives a one-on-one initial evaluation followed by personalized treatment sessions designed to target their specific goals for therapy. Individuals with the following problems or diagnoses may benefit from OT:

  • Orthopedic Conditions
  • Nerve or tendon injuries of the hand such as carpal tunnel, epicondylitis, de Quervain’s
  • Post surgical rehab of the hand
  • Fractures or sprains
  • Arthritis
  • Neurologic conditions
  • Stroke
  • Head injury
  • Pediatric OT can help with:
  • Developmental delays
  • Down syndrome
  • Autism
  • Sensory integration
  • Orthopedic conditions
  • Erb’s palsy
  • Neurologic conditions
  • Cerebral palsy/li>
  • Muscular dystrophy
  • www.aota.org

Meet our Occupational Therapists

My name is Britt Wheeler and I am an occupational therapist at West Rehab. I graduated from The Medical College of Georgia in 2007. I have worked at West Rehab for 11 years. I love working for West Rehab because everyone is like family and I really enjoy all my clients. I think they feel like part of the family, as well.
My name is Erin Tyre and I am an Occupational Therapist here at West Rehab. I graduated from Brenau University in 2010 with a BS & MS Occupational Therapy. I really enjoy being an OT because I have the opportunity to give clients the tools they may need in order to live a more satisfying life. West Rehab provides an evironment that is supportive and encourages lifetime learning.

 
My name is Amy Harkness and I am an Occupational Therapist here at West Rehab. I received my OT degree in 1995 from Barry University in Miami Beach, Florida. I enjoy working at West Rehab because I am able to make a difference in the lives of my patients. I love helping people get back to doing what they want to be doing.