Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy helps people regain the skills needed for daily life — dressing, cooking, working, and moving safely through the home and community. At Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Center of Brooklyn, this service supports patients recovering from injury, surgery, or a health condition that has made everyday tasks harder to manage on their own.
What Occupational Therapy Addresses
- Upper extremity function — rebuilding strength, motion, and coordination in the shoulders, arms, and hands.
- Activities of daily living — practicing safe, efficient ways to bathe, dress, cook, and manage household tasks.
- Fine motor control — improving grip, dexterity, and hand-eye coordination for everyday and work tasks.
- Fall prevention and safety — addressing balance and environmental factors that affect independence at home.
Equipment That Supports Treatment
- Pulley Systems — used to restore shoulder and arm range of motion needed for reaching and lifting.
- Resistance Bands and Dumbbells — build the strength required for carrying, gripping, and functional movement.
- Treatment Tables — provide comfortable positioning for hands-on work and guided exercise.
- Kinesiology Tape — offers support to muscles and joints during recovery while allowing normal movement.
Occupational therapy is often combined with other services on our team's plan of care, so treatment can be adjusted as function and independence improve.
This content is for general information only and isn't medical advice. Talk with a qualified provider about your own situation. If you have a medical emergency, call 911.