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Occupational Therapy Month also means changes for Community Health Network

In recognition of Occupational Therapy month, this April occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants and occupational therapy students will take the opportunity to educate others on the importance of their profession. Occupational therapists are employed in hospitals, outpatient therapy clinics, home care settings, occupational rehabilitation facilities and universities. Community Health Network employs 70 occupational therapists (OTs) and certified occupational therapy assistants (COTAs).

Occupational therapists assist their patients in regaining function after an injury or impairment. Treatment may focus on activities of daily living (ADLs), return to work tasks, pain management, exercise or a variety of other therapeutic activities based on the patient’s goals and prior level of function. Occupational therapists work with children and adults of all ages. Pediatric OTs work with babies, children and adolescents who have developmental delays and other deficits while OTs who are certified in hand therapy (CHTs) have special training in treating complex wrist and hand problems in the adult population.

Community Health Network’s Rehab & Sports Medicine Centers are pleased to announce the expansion of occupational therapy services in its outpatient locations. Beginning April 6, 2009, Rehab & Sports Medicine-Saxony will offer occupational therapy services to patients in Fishers and the surrounding areas. With the addition of this clinic, Community has 7 locations across Indianapolis and the surrounding areas that offer outpatient occupational therapy. Other Rehab & Sports Medicine Centers with occupational therapy services include locations in Greenfield, on the east side near Community Hospital East, at Hillsdale near Community Hospital North, on the south side near Community Hospital South and in Greenwood at Southpark and at Library Park.

Visit our web site at www.ecommunity.com/rehab for more information about physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech language pathology services offered through Community Health Network.