Frequently Asked Questions
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Occupational therapy practitioners are professionals who help you when you are struggling with daily activities due to an injury, a health issue like a stroke, or a chronic medical condition. It teaches you the skills you need to live independently and perform everyday tasks more easily and with less pain.
OT Intervention focuses on activities that can be as basic as getting dressed and eating or as complex as socializing and holding a job.
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Ergonomics is the study of people in their workplace and the process in which workplaces, products, and systems are designed or rearranged so that they fit the people who use them.
The goal of ergonomics is to reduce the risk of harm by optimizing the work environment so that your body suits your workstation, not the other way around.
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Occupational and physical therapy both fall within the rehabilitative sciences and share many similarities, however, there are distinct differences in the approach each takes with a patient's rehabilitative care. An Occupational Therapist focuses on improving the patient’s ability to perform activities of daily living or work, while a Physical Therapist focuses on improving the patient's ability to move their body.
Occupational therapy treatment is centered around adapting, modifying, or changing daily activities that a person is required or wants to do. OTs do this by altering the activity, environment, or the skills of the person and patient education.
Physical therapy treatment focuses on movement to optimize quality of life. This is done through hands-on care, prescribed exercises and patient education.
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Most extended health insurance plans include occupational therapy services. Contact your benefits provider to confirm what is included, and, if Occupational Therapists are not covered, we encourage you to speak to your employer about adding occupational therapy services as a benefit.
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At this time, IPM Occupational Therapy does not provide services for children.
Please visit the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists for a full list of licensed and practicing Occupational Therapists in Saskatchewan.
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We offer competitive rates for group assessments designed to meet the needs of various businesses and companies.
Our group assessments provide a cost-effective solution while ensuring comprehensive evaluation and feedback for each participant. Rates are tailored based on group size and specific requirements.
Please contact us to learn more about group assessments and discuss your needs.
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Individual, home office, and virtual ergonomic assessments can be booked online for individuals and businesses within Saskatoon.
For group assessments of 2 or more, or for services outside of Saskatoon, please contact us with the details of what you are looking for.