Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapists (OTs) help you live your life more independently after an injury or illness.
Have a Question?
Our therapists would love to connect with you and answer any questions you may have about any conditions that may benefit from therapy services, how services can been obtained, personal wellness or information on developmental guidelines. Your question will be sent to a secure server and will be kept completely confidential. Questions will be responded to on Facebook, not to you directly.
Pediatric Clinic
Promote proper development, combining physical, emotional, and sensory treatment to increase functional activities for those with developmental disabilities, learning disabilities, autism, ADHD, and behavioral disorders. OTs encourage early intervention to identify and treat any health issues that might have a negative impact on your child’s growth and proper development. At FCMC, we have a specialized pediatric therapy room with a ball pit, swing, wall ladder, floor mats, and more.
Hand Clinic
OTs specialize in the treatment of hand injuries. We provide the most current treatment techniques for overuse, fractures, surgeries, tendon, and neurological injuries. We custom fabricate splints to support affected joints, decrease pain, and increase hand function.
Graston Technique
Incorporates specially designed stainless steel instruments to detect and effectively treat areas of soft tissue restriction in the muscles and tendons. OTs can decrease your nagging upper extremity, neck, and head pain related to overuse, tendonitis, and poor posture with the Graston Technique. The Graston Technique is also very effective in the treatment of plantar fasciitis.
Stroke Rehab
OTs provide rehab for patients with neurological impairments, such as stroke and brain injuries, through specialized activities to increase strength and coordination of the affected upper extremity. We utilize the Omnistim Fx² Pro PENS therapy system to increase neural activation in patients with hemiplegia. We also provide extensive vision therapy for patients with a visual deficit after a stroke.
Continence Improvement Program
We utilize the state-of-the-art Omnistim Fx² Pro to non-invasively treat urinary incontinence. This technique of electrical stimulation along with very specific, targeted exercise has already demonstrated amazing improvements in bladder control. This is a customized 6-week core strengthening program.
Activities of Daily Living
OTs specialize in maximizing your independence. We can assess your ability to perform activities of daily living, such as dressing, bathing, and toileting independently. We have a fully equipped kitchen to assess , treat, and provide recommendations to patients for home management and safety.
Home Safety Education
OTs complete comprehensive home assessments to provide recommendations for a safe and independent living environment. An OT can make recommendations to your home, especially the bathroom, to make your home safer and more accessible.
PreDriving Skills Assessment
OTs assess a patient’s ability to function safely on the road through an extensive evaluation of vision, cognition, and range of motion to assist physicians and families determine whether a patient is safe to return to driving or to remain driving.
Stroke Rehab
Neuromuscular reeducation for individuals with neurological impairments, such as stroke and brain injury.
Dry Needling
Used to break up dysfunctional tissues or trigger points with the intent to decrease pain, increase blood flow, and decrease tightness of creating intentional micro-injury of the tissue through insertion of a thin monofilament needle.
Lymphedema Management
Manual lymph drainage massage, multilayers compression bandaging, exercises, and assistance in obtaining a sequential pneumatic compression pump for home use.
Contact Us
FCMC Occupational Therapy
(641) 228-6830 ext 3492
Kim Sterken, OTRIL, MOT, CLT – [email protected]
Shaye Witte, OTRIL, MOT
Kayla Sullivan, COTA/L, CLT
