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Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy provides services to pediatric and adult patients whose abilities to cope with the tasks of living are threatened or impaired by some aspect of their cancer disease or treatment.

During therapy, patients and families learn strategies to maintain quality of life, focusing on the patients' return to their roles as family members, students, workers, etc. Mobility, accessibility, safety, energy conservation and task simplification are just a few areas that may be addressed with an occupational therapist.

The Occupational Therapy Division of the U-M Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department also provides services at University Hospital, C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, and MedRehab.

A physician referral is necessary for an appointment with the Occupational or Physical Therapy Programs. Discuss these services with your physician or any member of your health care team. To learn more about occupational therapy, visit their web site or contact them at 734-936-7070.

 

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