Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapists assess and treat a patient's physical and mental skills to help them develop the "skills for the job of living".

Occupational therapists and occupational therapist assistants work with people of all ages to gain the skills that are needed for independent and satisfying lives. A certified occupational therapy assistant/licensed (COTA/L) works under the supervision of an occupational therapist registered/licensed (OTR/L).

CMH occupational therapy provides services for inpatients, outpatients, home health patients, long term care residents, and infant toddlers with a physician referral.

Common diagnoses occupational therapy sees:

Spinal cord injuries
Stroke
Fractures
Repetitive use injuries, tendonitis
Joint replacements
Learning disabilities
Burns
Vision problems
Head injuries
Arthritis
Degenerative chronic conditions
Heart disease/surgery
Lung disease
Work injuries
Pediatric Development

Services include:

Activities of Daily Living (ADL's) - skills that everyone needs to complete the job of living such as bathing, dressing, homemaking, mobility, leisure and play.
Fine motor skills - activities such as eating, writing, and buttoning
Hand therapy - range of motion, strength, coordination, sensation, scar management, and splinting to gain function.
Wheelchair positioning - evaluation of the chair and individual for proper fit and comfort, use in environment, and safely.
Ergonomics - evaluating job or hobby and how the work is done to have good positioning to avoid injury or re-injury.
Children's rehabilitation - age appropriate assessment and treatment activities are used to promote function.
Cognitive skills - assessment and development of strategies for memory, problems, problem solving, and sequencing.

At-Home Exercises

On June 3, 2026, Brandon Goeckel led an interactive exercise session at CMH’s Sterling Connections—a monthly 55+ brunch held on the first Wednesday of each month. During this session, participants learned simple, effective exercises designed to improve mobility, strength, and overall safety at home.

Whether you’re looking to stay active, maintain independence, or reduce your risk of falls, these exercises are a great place to start. Download the PDF to follow along with the routines demonstrated during the session and try them in the comfort of your own home!

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