Through individualized programs, Mercy Health therapists help restore function and maximize recovery following illness, disease or injury, including:
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Amputations
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Arthritis
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Balance problems/vertigo
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Fibromyalgia
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Injury of the hand, wrist or elbow
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Injury of the neck, shoulder, back, hip, knee, ankle or foot
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Injury of the muscle, tendon or ligament
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Joint replacement
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Lymphedema
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Post surgical conditions
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Strokes or other neurological conditions
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Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder
Through occupational therapy, patients learn how to meet the challenges of daily living, conserve energy for important tasks and/or modify the home environment to meet their needs for independence. Some illnesses or injuries treated by occupational therapy include:
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Arthritis
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Brain or spinal cord injuries
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Low vision
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Lymphedema
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Orthopaedic conditions
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Pulmonary disease
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Stroke or other neurological rehabilitation
Speech pathologists can assist you with speech, language and oral function difficulties and cognitive problems.
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Brain injuries or stroke
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Post surgical procedures
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Voice disorders