Occupational Therapy Treatment Programs

When a person experiences injury or disability, IOHS provides an exceptional range of services to help him or her return to work or other life activities as quickly as possible. We also help the client identify strategies to ensure that the injury or disability does not reoccur. By maximizing their abilities and reducing the effects of their disability, we help our clients to achieve optimal quality of life and productivity

Occupational therapy treatment services are available in our fully equipped rehabilitation facility in St. John’s, and can also be provided to clients in their own homes or workplaces. These home and workplace services are available across the province through our qualified team of consultants:

• In Corner Brook: Tammy Priddle, Sandra Oke, and Kathy Pennell
• In Grand Falls-Windsor: Glenda Dawe
• In Gander: Kelli Simms

Occupational injuries often take a mental as well as physical toll on workers. Our Return-to-Work programs provide professional counselling and support services to help make the adjustment and return to the workplace as stress-free and productive as possible.

IOHS's full range of treatment programs includes:

Clinic-Based Occupational Rehabilitation
Worksite Occupational Rehabilitation  |  Education/Ergonomic Consultation
Enhanced Fitness Program   |  Back Injury Prevention Program (BIPP)
Functional Hand Assessments and Customized Splinting
Progressive Goal Attainment Program (PGAP)
Foot Assessments and Customized Orthotics
Mental Health Return-to-Work Services