An occupational therapist, often called an OT, specializes in maximizing abilities and reducing risk at work, often by paying attention to optimal workstation ergonomics. You may think office work is pretty safe, but poor posture, repeated reaching, and limited movement can cause serious chronic conditions, while well-designed work stations can facilitate productivity, minimize fatigue, and prevent common injuries. In some cases, …
Do you suffer frequent or persistent back pain? If so, you’ve probably already been told the best way to address these symptoms is through a consistent, well-structured core strengthening program. Of course, what we understand is best and day-to-day reality are not always the same. Especially if you have a seated occupation or a generally sedentary lifestyle, achieving this structure …
Recent and chronic sufferers alike often imagine joint strain as the only cause of their shoulder pain, but poor posture and a weak, unbalanced back are often important factors. Luckily, addressing these hidden triggers can help keep you head and shoulders above your pain. Turn Shoulders Out More And In Less Overuse of the arms can certainly cause problems, but …
A Cost of Future Care (CFC) report is produced by an occupational therapist (OT) to determine the long-term costs of the care and accommodations that an injured person requires. It may also be referred to as a Future Care Assessment or as a Life Care Plan. The process of creating a cost of future care report begins with a documents review of all available medical, technical, …
Desk workers already know what exercise science has just proved: sitting all day is really hard! The smartest ones also know to stretch. In fact, sitting for most of an eight-hour shift, especially if your seated time is then extended by hours on the couch, can literally take years off your life. It is nearly as dangerous as better-known health risks …
Occupational therapists (OTs) are key members of the health care industry, but their role is often poorly understood. The basic goal of an OT is to assess a patient’s needs and formulate plans for treatment and support. So really, occupational therapy just determines what you need to live your best life and gets it for you! But confusion about occupational therapy …
At Karp Rehabilitation, our Occupational Therapists (OTs) can help get you the medical treatments and supplies you need. This could include compensatory tools, like ergonomic chairs, or recovery services, like active rehabilitation. Karp offers occupational therapy services in Vancouver and throughout B.C.’s lower mainland. Programs available in Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, and English! What is Occupational Therapy? Occupational therapists have a wide scope …
Karp Rehabilitation Occupational Therapists (OTs) help injured or otherwise limited individuals reach life goals and perform daily tasks. They also work with children facing similar challenges. Karp OTs can complete assessment reports, organize RTW and rehab services, manage case files, improve at home or work spaces ergonomics, and much more. OT Services Details To refer for OT services, contact us today or complete the form below.
Karp occupational therapists and kinesiologists agree, active rehab is the best treatment for soft tissue injuries. They should know, too. With over two decades of industry experience, since 1992, and a greater than 90 percent client success rate, Karp Rehab has a proven record. Of course, Karp does a while lot more than just active rehab, but it may just …
