Occupational Therapy on the North Shore
The scope of practice of our occupational therapists is vast and diverse, but always centered on a fundamental objective: promote your autonomy and well-being. Whether you are facing physical health issues, mental health issues, or have suffered a concussion, our team is here to support you in your return to meaningful activities and your return to work.
What is occupational therapy?
Occupational therapy is based on an in-depth understanding of the relationships between human activities, the environment and health. The occupational therapist takes the time to identify the challenges you are facing in order to establish a personalized action plan. Their goal? Help you overcome the obstacles that hinder your ability to perform your daily activities and/or your work and propose concrete actions to improve your physical, cognitive and social abilities, as well as reduce your disability situations. At Vertex, we specialize in the management of physical health issues, mentale health and concussion/mTBI.
Why consult an occupational therapist?
Several reasons may motivate an occupational therapy consultation:
- Concussion rehabilitation
- Musculoskeletal injuries
- Chronic pain
- Pain management
- Managing stress and emotions
- Chronic fatigue and issues related to sleep
- Transient mental health disorders (Adjustment disorder, major depression, anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress, etc.)
Occupational therapy meets varied and complex needs. Targeted interventions may include improving motor, cognitive and psychosocial skills, as well as adaptations to your environment (home, work, leisure, etc.), according to objectives personalized to your needs which will be determined during the assessment.
An intervention plan that targets your needs
Improve your quality of life.
Physical health expertise
After assessing the limitations and physical health problems that affect your quality of life, our occupational therapists will offer you strategies adapted to your reality.
Recommendations may include carrying out targeted exercises, advice regarding your posture, protecting your joints, adopting healthy lifestyle habits, changes in your ways of doing things or even adaptations to your environment.
We are in solution mode to optimize your autonomy and improve your physical and functional abilities, in the different spheres of your life. We can also develop a plan to encourage your return to work, in a sustainable and safe manner.
A team specialized in concussions
After a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), it is important to establish strategies to reduce the brain's energy demands and thus maximize its healing. Specializing in concussion interventions, our occupational therapists will help you regain balance by establishing an occupational schedule that facilitates the gradual resolution of symptoms and, thus, you can regain your rhythm of life.
The life of a person who has suffered a concussion can be turned upside down, both in their daily activities and at work, at school or in their hobbies. We know it. Whatever the challenges – sleep problems, visual difficulties, vestibular difficulties, emotional lability, fatigue, anxiety, difficulty with memory or concentration – we are at your side.
Occupational therapy for mentale health
Mental health is just as important as physical health. In this scope of practice, occupational therapy is aimed at people living with transient or chronic disorders, such as depression, adaptation disorder, anxiety disorder or post traumatic stress disorder.
Thanks to a personalized approach, the occupational therapist helps the patient to improve their quality of life and to resume meaningful activities, whether for leisure, work or daily life.
The aim is to establish the therapeutic objectives with the patient according to their expectations, their needs and their activities. The occupational therapist guides the client towards energy management, sleep management, the development of physical and cognitive abilities, management of one's emotions andanxiety as well as the development ofsocial abilities.
Consult an occupational therapist
The Vertex team will be happy to welcome you.
A multidisciplinary team at your service
Our occupational therapists work in collaboration with Vertex health professionals to provide you with professional support and sustainable rehabilitation. Naturopaths, acupuncturists, osteopaths, physiotherapists, kinesiologists, athletic therapists, everyone has your health and well-being at heart. At Vertex, you have access to a multidisciplinary team focused on your needs. The consultations take place at our clinic in Mirabel, on the North Shore, in the Laurentians. We accept files from third-party payers (SAAQ, IVAQ, veterans (ACC), private insurers, etc.).