Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapists are specialists in improving your quality of life through the use of everyday activities most important to you. Live as independently as possible when you work with the Burke Rehabilitation occupational therapy team. We help you regain life skills from bathing and dressing to driving and returning to work and leisure activities.
Who Needs Occupational Therapy?
Burke can help people 16 and older, and younger on a case-by-case basis, who need:
- Assistance in becoming more independent
- Exercises to build fine motor skills and arm, wrist, and hand (upper extremity) function, strength, and flexibility
- Help developing or adapting skills for everyday life and self-care
- Special devices or equipment to make an activity easier to complete
Inpatient & Outpatient Occupational Therapy
Access care in the setting that meets your needs:
- Inpatient rehabilitation – Get intensive multidisciplinary therapy and skilled medical care during your stay at Burke Rehabilitation Hospital in White Plains, New York.
- Outpatient rehabilitation – Live at home and visit a Burke location for regular appointments with your therapist.
The Burke Difference
Burke therapists treat patients one-on-one, putting you at the center of care. You receive holistic care from a therapist entirely devoted to your individual needs during your treatment time. All Burke therapists hold advanced degrees.
Our Locations
Burke Rehabilitation Hospital is centrally located in White Plains, NY. Our network of outpatient locations serving the Tri-State area makes it easy to access care near your home, work or school.
Outpatient Occupational Therapy
Our highly skilled Occupational Therapists work with you to recover from neurological or orthopedic conditions. Our therapists use the latest technologies and interventions. We customize your treatment plan to meet your goals and help you regain your independence.
Functional Upper Limb Recovery and Training Program
Access the latest technology to help you regain function in your upper limbs. Our functional upper limb recovery and training program helps you optimize your abilities with custom treatment plans.
Specialty Equipment & Devices
If you meet the physical criteria, your therapist may incorporate:
- Saebo Devices – Improve arm and hand function and reduce tightness
- Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES), functional electric stimulation, and BIONESS H200 – Send electrical impulses to nerves to help gain strength and range of motion
- Restorative therapies (RTI) – combine functional electrical stimulation with task-specific or resistance activities to maximize the benefits of therapy
For more information, please call (914) 597-2326.
Functional Tone Management
Get assistance managing upper limb tone and spasticity and recover function. The combination of botulinum toxin (Botox) injections administered by one of our rehabilitation physicians and occupational therapy treatment improves muscle tone and function in your arm and hand.
To schedule a functional tone management appointment, call (914) 597-2326.
Vision Rehabilitation
Burke’s specially trained Occupational therapists can provide strategies and exercises to lessen visual or perceptual challenges due to neurological problems. Using new technologies and traditional therapy approaches, your personalized treatment plan gets you back to enjoying life.
Cognitive Rehabilitation
Burke’s Occupational and Speech therapists provide skilled therapy to overcome health-related cognitive challenges using new technologies and traditional therapy approaches. Your personalized treatment plan will help you meet your recovery goals.
Driver Evaluation Program
Find out if driving is safe for you when you participate in our driver evaluation program conducted by a licensed occupational therapist.
To schedule a driver safety evaluation at Burke Rehabilitation, call (914) 597-2187.
Home Safety Assessment Program
Stay in your home longer as you age when you determine the safety of your home with our fee-for-service home safety evaluation program. A licensed occupational therapist will:
- Look for potential dangers like tripping hazards
- Remove any obstacles
- Determine the accessibility and safety of the home
To schedule a home assessment from Burke Rehabilitation, call (914) 597-2326.
Custom Wheelchair Seating and Positioning Clinic
Make sure your wheelchair fits perfectly when participating in our RESNA-Certified Assistive Technology Practitioner (ATP) wheelchair evaluation and fitting services.
To schedule a wheelchair evaluation at Burke Rehabilitation, call (914) 597-2183.
Inpatient Occupational Therapy
Your doctor, social worker, or another medical professional may refer you to Burke Rehabilitation Hospital for intensive inpatient therapy. We’ll review your medical records, and our medical staff will evaluate your medical condition and needs to confirm our program is a good fit for you.
Inpatient Services
Get comprehensive care for:
Leaving the Hospital
Most patients go home after discharge. View our outcomes report. Your doctor may recommend you:
- Return home with in-home therapy
- Return home and begin outpatient rehabilitation
- Transition to another facility for ongoing care
Insurance Coverage
Many insurance plans cover occupational therapy services. See a list of insurance plans that we participate with and talk to your insurance provider about your care coverage.
