Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapists help patients with skills for living, such as caring for themselves, cooking, homemaking and working. We work with people of all ages who, because of illness or injury, need to re-learn skills to return to productive, independent and satisfying lives.
The rehabilitation process can be different for every patient, often requiring specialized or personalized types of therapy. Our team works closely with Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy and other members of your care team to guide you to recovery.
Conditions We Treat
The conditions that an occupational therapist treats include:
- Arthritis
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Cognitive impairment, including Alzheimer’s disease and dementia
- Hand, wrist and forearm strains, sprains and fractures
- Low vision
- Lymphedema
- Muscular dystrophy
- Nerve injuries
- Neurological conditions, including head injury, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, spinal cord injury, stroke and traumatic brain injury
- Pediatrics, including autism, cerebral palsy, developmental delays, feeding concerns and sensory issues
- Tendinitis and epicondylitis
- Visual and perceptual deficit management
Therapy Treatments
Each condition and person is different. Our occupational therapists will tailor your treatment plan to your condition. Treatments include:
- Activities of daily living performance
- Adaptive equipment
- Child development or pediatric therapy
- Cognitive evaluation
- Driving assessment
- Hand therapy
- In-clinic driving evaluation
- Individualized evaluation and goal-setting
- Industrial rehabilitation, including office ergonomics, job site assessment and functional capacity evaluation
- Neurological rehabilitation
- Orthopedic rehabilitation
- Sensory and feeding evaluation
- Splint fabrication and training
- Wheelchair positioning
Shockwave Therapy
Shockwave therapy is a technique used in orthopedics, sports medicine, physical and occupational therapy. It is a non-surgical, non-invasive therapy that transmits focused acoustic waves to affected tissue. These waves stimulate the body’s natural healing mechanisms to aid in the reduction of pain, restoration of normal tissue function, and reducing the need for medications and/or significant activity modification.
Deep Tissue Laser Therapy
Laser therapy is used in orthopedics, physical and occupational therapy, and sports medicine. It is a non-surgical, non-invasive therapy that uses focused light to stimulate a process called photobiomodulation (PBM). During PBM, photons enter the affected tissue and trigger a biological cascade of events that leads to an increase in cellular metabolism, which can decrease pain and inflammation and accelerate the healing process.
Find a Provider
At Monument Health, you’ll receive expert care from a comprehensive team of healthcare providers and specialists. Our providers diagnose, treat and manage a wide range of health conditions and concerns. Find a provider who can help you understand your options and build a care plan around your individual needs.
Take Control of Your Health with MyChart
View test results, message your care team, schedule appointments, refill prescriptions, and access your records in one secure place.
Sign up today to manage your health anytime, anywhere.
More From Monument Health
Monument Health Awarded Grants to Expand Access to Care Across Western South Dakota
September 3, 2026
Spearfish High School Athletics receives boost from Monument Health
September 1, 2026
Monument Health Heart and Vascular Institute Welcomes Three New Physicians, Continuing Decades of Growth in Heart Care Close to Home
August 28, 2026
What People Are Saying
