Understanding how to recover from your injury or after surgery helps improve your overall health. Our rehabilitation care team at Ascension Saint Mary Chicago Rehabilitation Services is here to help. We offer outpatient occupational therapy appointments, with flexible hours around your work or school schedule. In Illinois, a doctor's referral is required if you are seeking physical therapy (PT) for injury prevention or fitness. A physical therapy evaluation is done before therapy appointments may begin.
Occupational therapy
Occupational therapists are here for your physical, emotional and social well-being. We specialize in helping you improve your fine motor skills, activities of daily living, social skills and confidence. Occupational therapists provide help and support for many conditions, including:
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Cerebral palsy
- Developmental delays
- Injuries
- Post-surgery recovery
- Sensory processing disorders
- Social skills at school, work and in the community
- Spina bifida
If you need specialized equipment such as a wheelchair or bathing equipment, we can help. Occupational therapists can evaluate your physical condition to help fit equipment for your specific needs. We show you and your family how to properly use these devices. Our goal is to support your social and physical development, and help you gain independence.
