Occupational medicine

As part of our rehabilitation program, we provide occupational therapy services for patients of all ages, ranging from newborns to older adults. Our inpatient program often treats patients in our acute care, trauma, orthopedic, neurological or pediatric units. Our outpatient program assists children who have neurological or orthopedic concerns.

Wesley's occupational therapy plans are designed to meet the individual needs of each patient. An evaluation is completed on the first visit, and treatment follows only after the therapist, patient and physician develop a unique treatment plan with the best chance at the desired patient outcome.

Our occupational therapy program in Wichita focuses on:

• Upper extremity function: Range of motion, strengthening, coordination and splinting
• Activities of daily living: Eating, dressing, hygiene, homemaking, life skills, adaptive equipment and work skills
• Cognitive-perceptual tasks: Problem-solving, writing, judgment, visual-perception and memory
• Psychosocial: Personal relationships, leisure activities, coping skills, stress management, group interaction and the aging process

The pediatric occupational therapists at Wesley Children’s Hospital have extensive experience caring for children and treating pediatric conditions. Our pediatric therapists help your child feel comfortable in the therapy setting and include you throughout their care.