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Total Rehab Physical & Occupational Therapy - Offices in McAlester and Antlers Ok

Building Skills For The Job of Living
Sometime in our lives many of us will face physical, cognitive, or mental health challenges that will prevent us from being as independent and as active as we would like...
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Sometime in our lives many of us will face physical, cognitive, or mental health challenges that will prevent us from being as independent and as active as we would like. These challenges can begin at birth, develop gradually later in life, or arise suddenly at any age.
Occupational therapy makes it possible for people facing such challenges to participate more fully in the job of living at home and at school, at work and at play.
When you have an injury or stress-related pain, it seems like every aspect of your life becomes more difficult and tiring. At Total Rehab, we offer Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy to address areas of need in every aspect of your life. We are qualified to practice the alternative methods of pain relief that you may be searching for.
Occupational therapy helps children and adults acquire daily living skills needed to engage in meaningful activities, ranging from self-care such as dressing and feeding oneself to work, school, leisure, and community pursuits. People who choose a career in occupational therapy are part of a vibrant, dynamic profession that serves millions of people each year.

Occupational Therapy Makes It Possible
People with painful conditions like arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, and tendon injuries often benefit from occupational therapy. By providing special equipment like splints and by sharing ideas for doing work and home tasks, occupational therapy professionals can help speed healing and reduce the chance of further injury.
Occupational therapy professionals trained in ergonomics and body mechanics also play an important role in the workplace. By analyzing work activities and offering injury prevention training , they help keep workers healthy and productive and can reduce employer's disability costs.
Occupational therapy began in America's mental hospitals more than 100 years ago. Today, mental health care remains an important part of the profession. Occupational therapy helps people challenged by psychiatric problems to live as independently as they can in their communities.
Occupational therapy professionals working in the mental health field help clients to set goals and improve routines such as taking medications, preparing meals, dressing appropriately, and bathing regularly. Occupational therapy also helps people improve interpersonal and social skills, manage time and money, and find and keep paid or volunteer work.
The American Occupational Therapy Association is a nationally recognized professional organization for occupational therapists, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, and occupational therapy students. AOTA educates the public and advances the profession by providing resources, setting standards, and serving as an advocate to improve health care.
To learn more about the benefits of occupational therapy, talk with your occupational therapy professional or visit the AOTA Website.

The Science of Healing The Art of Caring
What is physical therapy? It's an important question, and the answer will help you understand how a physical therapist can improve your ability to move and function...

The Science of Healing
Patients and physicians are demanding the talents of physical therapists for conservative management of a wide variety of conditions. In many cases, patients are being sent to physical therapy instead of surgery.

Physical therapists help people with orthopedit conditions such as low back pain or osteoporosis; joint and soft tissue injuries such as fractures and dislocations; neurologic conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, or Parkinson's disease; connective tissue injuries such as burns or wounds; cardiopulmonary and circulatory conditions such as congestive heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; and workplace injuries including repetitive stress disorders and sports injuries.
Physical therapists practice in a variety of settings, including hospitals, private practices, outpatient clinics, home health agencies, schools, sports and fitness facilities, work settings, and nursing homes.
Some physical therapists seek advanced certification in a clinical specialty, such as orthopedic, neurologic, cardiovascular and pulmonary, pediatric, geriatric, sports physical therapy, or electrophysiological testing and measurement.

The Art of Caring
The individualized, "hands on" approach that characterizes physical therapist care is highly valued by patients. When a physical therapist sees a patient for the first time, he or she examines that individual and develops a plan of care that promotes the ability to move, reduces pain, restores function, and prevents disability. The physical therapist and the patient then work side-by-side to make sure that the goals of the treatment plan are met.
Therapeutic exercises and functional training are the cornerstones of physical therapist treatment. Depending on the particular needs of a patient, physical therapists may "manipulate" a joint(that is, perform certain types of passive movements at the end of the patient's range of motion) or massage a muscle to promote proper movement and function. Physical therapists may use other techniques such as electrotherapy, ultrasound (high-frequency waves that produce heat), hot packs, and ice in addition to other treatments when appropriate.
Physical therapists will also work with individuals to prevent loss of mobility by developing fitness- and wellness-oriented programs for healthier and more active lifestyles.
It is important to know that physical therapy can be provided only by qualified physical therapists or by physical therapist assistants working under the supervision of a physical therapist.

We also accept: Medicare, Medicaid, Health Choice, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Workers' Compensation, Many Other Insurance Plans Accepted.

WHAT IS THE LISTENING THERAPY?
The Listening Therapy is a sensori-neural integration training based on over 50 years of research and experience of the French ENT, Alfred Tomatis, MD. Dr. Tomatis has dedicated his life to the study of the function of the ear in perception, communication and the multiple problems associated with impaired listening ability. His work has led to the development of a new science of Audio-Psycho-Phonology and to an innovative Listening Therapy.