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Occupational therapy is not limited to work-related problems; it may address any activity that occupies your time. Occupational therapy focuses on helping people of any age achieve maximum independence at home, at work, and in the community when their ability to perform normal activity is limited by injury, illness or disability.
Rehabilitation Services at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital provide a full range of occupational therapies to help patients improve the cognitive, physical or motor skills needed for daily living. The key to occupational therapy is making it functional and applicable to your needs, so we carefully evaluate each person and develop a unique treatment plan. Our occupational therapists work with you and your family to improve a variety of issues that interfere with your ability to live each day to the fullest.
For your convenience, occupational therapy is available at two locations: Blue Ridge Regional Hospital in Spruce Pine and Blue Ridge Fitness and Rehabilitation in Burnsville. When necessary, we may also provide therapy in your home. For more information, call us at 828-765-7901.
Our Patients
People needing occupational therapy come from all ages and have been diagnosed with many different medical conditions. While our treatments often focus on fine motor, visual-perceptual, sensory or cognitive skills, our patients have any type of physical, developmental, psychological or social problem that demands special assistance so they may lead independent and satisfying lives. Conditions we treat include:
- Stroke or head injury
- Orthopedic conditions
- Heart and lung problems
- Neurological disorders
- Sensory disorders
- Learning and developmental disabilities
- Cognitive disabilities such as Alzheimer’s
Our Services
Count on the occupational therapists at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital to deliver quality care to help improve all aspects of your daily life, whether they’re related to personal care, home or work skills, fine motor skills or strength, balance and coordination. Treating such a range of health issues requires training and experience in a variety of methods. Your treatment plan may include one or more techniques such as:
- Structured exercise and range-of-motion training
- Hydrotherapy
- Developmental exercise
- Muscle stimulation
- Cognitive retraining
- Functional activities developed specifically for you; beginning at your current ability and progressing in a step-wise fashion to increase strength and functioning
One of the most important aspects of our treatment is education. We work with our patients as well as their family members and others in their support system, so everyone understands how to prevent or correct the problems impacting your daily life. We’ll help you adjust to a permanent disability, return to work, be as independent as possible and rejoin community activities
Specialized Services
Occupational therapists are qualified to evaluate your need for assistive equipment and will train you in the proper use of adaptive measures, including:
- Wheelchair
- Equipment for activities of daily living
- Splinting or pressure gradient garments
- Prosthetic devices
- Assistive technologies
Our Team
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital is proud to employ full-time, licensed occupational therapists. Our team of therapists communicates with your primary care physician to ensure continuity of care.
Appointments and Information
You’ll need a referral to obtain occupational therapy at either location. If you have any questions, need help with a referral or would like to schedule an appointment, call us at:
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital in Spruce Pine: 828-765-7901
Blue Ridge Fitness and Rehabilitation in Burnsville: 828-682-6720
Insurance
We participate with most major insurance companies, but please contact your provider to verify your coverage and qualification requirements.
Locations
Rehabilitation Services
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
125 Hospital Dr.
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
Blue Ridge Fitness and Rehabilitation
155 Love Fox Dr.
Burnsville, NC 28714
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