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Lakewood, NJ ---- Occupational therapy (OT) focuses
on helping individuals achieve their highest level of functioning
and regain independence after suffering from a wide variety of
post-traumatic injuries, sports injuries, work-related injuries,
arthritis and stroke.
“Occupational therapists use a variety of treatment methods
to help patients maximize their potential in all areas of everyday
life,” explains David Terlizzi, Director of the Institute
for Rehabilitation Services at Kimball Medical Center.
“Those who can really benefit from OT are those with tennis
or golfers elbow; carpal tunnel syndrome; trigger finger; tendon
tears; sports strains or sprains; and post-fractures. We provide
a large variety of services to individuals of all ages and abilities.
The key is to help our patients regain their ability to function
and get back to normal life,” he adds.
OT services are offered on an outpatient basis at the Institute
for Rehabilitative and Occupational Health Services, conveniently
located on the hospital’s campus at 500 River Avenue in Lakewood.
“The Institute provides area residents with convenient access
to some of the region's most specialized occupational therapists
who are all certified and have extensive training in splinting,
range-of-motion, stretching and strengthening,” says Terlizzi. “Our
therapists are also highly skilled in a variety of diagnostic modalities
including ultrasound, iontophoresis, and hot and cold packs,” he
added.
Restoring each patient’s ability to achieve their individual
daily life routines is the sole focus of each of the team members,
according to Terlizzi. “Whether the goal of OT is to walk
unassisted, return to work, or get back to the golf course, each
program is designed with the individual in mind,” he adds.
By offering a continuum of care, customized therapy, and access
to the latest advances in diagnostic and therapeutic modalities,
the occupational therapists are ready to help every patient return
to their optimal level of function and good health. “We
offer exceptional inpatient and outpatient OT services and programs,” says
Terlizzi. “Our staff is highly skilled and dedicated to instilling
hope, a sense of achievement and ensuring success,” he adds.
For more information about OT services at Kimball Medical Center
or through the Kimball Institute for Rehabilitative and Occupational
Health Services, please call the Saint Barnabas Health Care Link
at 1-888-724-7123.
Date: April 1, 2009
CONTACT: Carrie Cristello
Director, Public Relations
732-923-6552
ccristello@barnabashealth.org
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