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Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy promotes health and wellness by helping individuals achieve the highest level of independence in all facets of life. As a member of the health care team, an Occupational Therapist works along with a patient to assure that a meaningful and satisfying life is possible, despite limits brought on by injury or illness. Occupational Therapists focus on the social, emotional and physical effects of conditions while helping to change the environment, and provide equipment and education to promote strength, coordination and better movement in terms of a patient’s Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).
The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) provides Occupational Therapy under the direction and supervision of the Occupational Therapist.
At Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial Occupational Therapists work together with patients, and the families of patients, who may be experiencing:
- work-related injuries including repetitive stress injuries
- limitations following a stroke, traumatic brain injury or heart attack
- orthopedic injuries of the hand, elbow, tendons and shoulder
- arthritis, multiple sclerosis, or other serious chronic conditions
- injuries resulting in the need for customized splints
- birth, learning or developmental disabilities
- spinal cord injuries, or amputations
- vision or problems with awareness that threaten ability to participate in meaningful activities such as care-giving or driving
- pediatric conditions
- inability to continue work activities
Occupational Therapists promote health by:
- decreasing pain and stress
- promoting strength, endurance, joint range of motion and coordination
- modifying barriers in the environment
- providing adaptive equipment for independence
- promoting independence in daily activity
- educating on health, wellness and daily living independence
Occupational Therapy is offered at the Fremont Outpatient Clinic. Occupational Therapy services require physician direction, including a prescription for services. While many insurance companies reimburse for Occupational Therapy services, it is the patient’s responsibility to confirm coverage. Every effort will be made by the rehabilitation and wellness department to assist patients through this process.
Tamarac, The Center for Health and Well-Being
1401 W. Main
Fremont MI 49412
231-924-3195
To schedule an initial evaluation call
Central Scheduling at
(231)-924-3195
For more information on Occupational Therapy services call
(231-)924-3967
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Meet the Therapists.