Occupational therapy for everyday independence

Freeman Rehabilitation Services offers inpatient and outpatient occupational therapy in multiple locations. Occupational therapists work with patients to improve their ability to perform tasks in living and working environments. Occupational therapists use their expertise and knowledge to help with both recovery and adaptation.

Our therapists identify patient needs through comprehensive evaluations and then tailor intervention recommendations to improve performance in desired activities. Oftentimes, our therapists help patients by teaching them new ways to approach tasks.

Patients receive occupational therapy in a number of settings including acute care, home healthcare, pediatrics and work performance rehabilitation.

Supporting recovery, adaptation and independence

Occupational therapy may include:

  • Breaking down activities or complex tasks, such as cooking a meal, into achievable components or sequences
  • Assessment and treatment of performance skills
  • Adaptive equipment recommendation and usage training
  • Environmental adaptation, which may include creating ways to remove obstacles or make them manageable

Occupational therapy in Arkansas

Freeman Health System’s Arkansas occupational therapy program helps people with physical, developmental or emotional disabilities lead independent, productive and satisfying lives. Occupational therapists work as part of a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team.

  • Support for developmental or neuromuscular problems, with treatments that encourage mental, social and physical growth
  • Help with activities of daily living at home, on the job and in the community
  • Support for older adults to remain physically and mentally active while adapting to aging
  • Recommendations for home, school and workplace layouts that improve access and mobility
  • Energy conservation and work simplification methods
  • Support for communication tasks such as reading, writing and using the telephone