April is National Occupational Therapy Month and Western Reserve Hospital is proud to recognize our Occupational Therapy team. This month we recognize the vital role our Occupational Therapy team plays in the recovery and rehabilitation of the inpatients and outpatients we serve.
The Western Reserve Hospital Occupational Therapy team includes:
- Kim Freborg
- Olivia Kotlarz
- Elise Murtagh
- Anna Fraley
- Jessica Heater
- Adina Morgan
- Cassandra Kuhn
This team provides inpatient therapy on 2W, 3W, and the ICU, assisting patients to restore function and have expertise treating patients who experience difficulty with dressing, bathing, and grooming tasks. Outpatient Occupational Therapy services are offered at our Easy Street Therapy clinic located inside the hospital.
Our occupational therapists specialize in treatment for arm, wrist, and hand injuries and surgeries. They offer customized splinting and bracing for the elbow, wrist, and hand and frequently treat carpel tunnel syndrome, tendon repairs, and fractures. The team also provides therapy for stroke/CVA, Parkinson’s disease, Multiple Sclerosis, brain/spinal cord injury and offer manual and power wheelchair evaluations.
For more information on our occupational therapy services, please contact Sean Murphy, PT at (330) 971-7865.