Pomona Valley Health Centers: Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapy (OT) helps people develop, recover, or maintain daily living and work skills. It promotes independence while maximizing functional abilities and considers the patient's physical, psychological, and social well-being.

OT for Children

Pomona Valley Health Centers offer in-clinic occupational therapy for children at our Chino Hills and Claremont Milestones Centers for Child Development.

OT for Adults

Adults can receive outpatient OT at our PVHC La Verne clinic, as well as at the Outpatient Pavilion (OPP) on the PVHMC hospital campus.

Our Team

The highly experienced and dedicated therapy team includes licensed occupational therapists (OT) and occupational therapist assistants (OTA), as well as licensed OT with an advanced certification in hand, wrist and finger care (CHT).

Our therapy team is trained to provide the following support:

• Help children with functional delays or disorders strive toward developmental milestones.
• Help youth with disabilities perform better in school and social situations.
• Help people of all ages regain functional use of their arms and hands after injury or illness.

Who Benefits from Occupational Therapy?

Occupational therapists use a combination of assessment tools and treatment techniques to help patients develop, recover, or maintain their daily living and work skills. The goal is to achieve the highest level of independence in all areas of their lives.

OT concentrates on adapting their environment, modifying the task, teaching the skill, and educating the patient or family to improve participation and performance with daily activities.

Common conditions often referred to OT include:

• Arthritis of or fractures to the wrist, hand, and finger fractures
• Tendon inflammation, lacerations, and compressed nerves
• Strokes, head, and spinal cord injuries
• Congenital developmental delay
• Autism

A referral to Occupational Therapy at PVHMC Rehabilitation services includes:

• A thorough history and evaluation.
• Individualized treatment plan addressing the primary problems and goals.
• Treatments may focus on improving activities of daily living (ADLs) including:
  • bed mobility, transfers, use of reaching devices.
  • dressing, grooming and oral hygiene.
  • flexibility, strength and coordination in the hands and fingers.
• Assessment of the patient's living environment and work setting, including any need for specialized equipment to assist with safety and ergonomics.

Let Us Know If We Can Help

If you think occupational therapy may be of benefit to you or a loved one, please consult with your physician. If OT is ordered, please call 909-630-7888 to schedule an appointment.