This initial visit includes:

• A review of medical history and the reason for referral along with any difficulties or challenges being experienced

• Assessments of: vital signs, strength, range of motion, balance, coordination, vision, among other physical and cognitive components impacting functional performance

• An environmental assessment with a focus on safety, accessibility, and fall prevention

• Establishing treatment goals, plan of care, and frequency of visits

Providing client-centered care specific to the needs at hand including:

• Functional activity analysis and intervention

• Exercising with resistance bands for arm, leg, and core strength.

• Exercising with therapy putty for improving hand strength, coordination, and dexterity

• Balance and stability exercises and activities

• Medical and adaptive equipment recommendations, ordering, assembly, and training

• Home assessments for safety and accessibility

Some examples of performance areas being addressed:

• Dynamic functional movements

• Sitting and standing balance

• Upper body, core, and lower body strength

• Endurance and activity tolerance

• Increasing range of motion

• Neuromuscular re-education

• Cognition

• Motor planning and sequencing

• Relaxation strategies

This private pay only service is for “quick-solution” based visits to address very specific or immediate concerns such as:

• Evaluating the need for Occupational Therapy services

• Strategies/recommendations for successful “Aging in Place”

• Preparation prior to surgery or procedure

• Wellness recommendations

• Medical equipment recommendations, ordering, assembly, and education on use

• Caregiver education and training

• Fall prevention strategies and recommendations

• Environmental modification recommendations to improve safety and accessibility

• Strategies to manage challenging behaviors related to dementia

In Pennsylvania, direct Occupational Therapy to an individual for a specific medical condition requires a referral from a licensed physician, licensed certified registered nurse practitioner, or licensed physician assistant.

Indirect services such as consultations, caregiver training, and education do not require a referral.

Please see our “How do we get started?” tab in the FAQ section or contact us if you have additional questions.

Are you or a loved one already receiving rehabilitation services from another provider, but would like a second opinion on the current treatment plan?

Onward OT offers Patient Advocacy services that make sure you are well positioned to receive the rehabilitative care and medical equipment that you need.

Contact Onward OT to learn more.