Occupational therapy at Martin County Hospital District

Occupational Therapy

Build Skills. Regain Confidence. Live Independently.

Occupational Therapy

Helping You Return to the Moments that Matter

Occupational therapy focuses on helping people regain the skills needed for everyday life after illness, injury, surgery, or changes in physical or cognitive function. Our therapists create personalized treatment plans designed around your goals and daily routine.

Whether you're getting back to work, preparing meals, improving hand coordination, or simply wanting greater independence at home, we're here to help you build confidence one step at a time.

Patient participating in occupational therapy

Every Goal Matters.

Therapy is built around the everyday activities that help you live safely, confidently, and independently.

Occupational therapy services

What Occupational Therapy Can Help With

Occupational therapy helps patients strengthen the skills needed for everyday activities. Treatment is personalized around your abilities, routines, environment, and goals for greater independence.

Personalized recovery

Support After Injury, Illness, or Surgery

Occupational therapy may be recommended when an injury, illness, surgery, or change in function makes everyday activities more difficult. Treatment focuses on restoring ability, improving safety, and helping you return to the routines that matter most.

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Stroke

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Joint replacement or orthopedic surgery

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Hand, wrist, arm, or shoulder injuries

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Weakness or loss of function

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Neurological conditions

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Arthritis or chronic pain

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Balance concerns or fall risk

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Difficulty completing daily activities

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Recovery after hospitalization

Patient completing a hand rehabilitation activity during occupational therapy

Therapy built around your goals, abilities, and daily routine.

Patient participating in an occupational therapy session

Personalized care.
Practical goals.

What to expect

Your Therapy Journey

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Your first visit

We'll talk about your medical history, daily routines, current challenges, and personal goals. Your therapist may evaluate strength, coordination, balance, range of motion, and the activities that are most important to your independence.

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Your personalized treatment plan

Together, you'll develop a treatment plan focused on improving everyday function. Therapy may include exercises, adaptive techniques, education, and recommendations to help you safely return to the activities that matter most.

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Building confidence

As your abilities improve, your therapy plan evolves with you. Every session is designed to increase confidence, independence, and quality of life both at home and in the community.

Patient participating in occupational therapy
Occupational therapist helping a patient with daily activities

Personalized care

Treatment Built Around Real Life

Our occupational therapist works with you to restore independence, improve safety, and help you return to the activities that matter most, right here close to home.

Every treatment plan is shaped around your current abilities, daily routines, personal goals, and the environments where you live and work.

Therapeutic exercises

Home exercise programs

Fine motor activities

Self-care and daily living practice

Strengthening and range-of-motion work

Neuromuscular re-education

Balance and safety training

Activity modification strategies

Adaptive equipment education

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Your Occupational Therapist

Practical Support.
Greater Independence.

Occupational therapy helps patients regain the skills and confidence needed for everyday life. Through personalized treatment, education, and practical strategies, care is designed to support recovery after injury, illness, surgery, or changes in physical and cognitive function.

Care focuses on practical progress that helps patients return to daily routines, meaningful activities, and greater independence.

Tim Davis, occupational therapist

Tim Davis, OTR

Occupational Therapist

More than three decades of experience helping patients improve everyday function, regain independence, and return safely to the routines that matter most.

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Common questions

Occupational Therapy FAQ

Find answers to common questions about referrals, appointments, treatment plans, and what to expect during occupational therapy.

Occupational therapy helps people improve the physical, cognitive, and practical skills needed to safely complete everyday activities at home, work, school, and in the community.

Referral requirements may vary depending on your insurance plan and medical needs. Our Therapy and Rehabilitation team can help you determine what documentation is required before your first appointment.

Your therapist will review your health history, current challenges, daily routines, and goals. The visit may also include assessments of strength, movement, coordination, balance, safety, and everyday function.

The length and frequency of treatment depend on your condition, progress, personal goals, and insurance coverage. Your therapist will create a plan based on your individual needs.

Wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely and gives your therapist access to the area being treated. Closed, supportive shoes may also be recommended for balance or mobility activities.

Many insurance plans cover occupational therapy when it is medically necessary, but benefits vary. Contact your insurance provider or our team to confirm coverage, copays, and referral requirements.

Occupational therapy at Martin County Hospital District

Start your recovery

Get Back to Living Life Your Way

Whether you're recovering from surgery, rebuilding strength after illness, or learning new ways to stay independent, occupational therapy can help you return to the routines that matter most.