How OT Can HelpChronic pain can have a considerable impact upon a young person's daily routine, resulting in less participation in self-care, school, sports, leisure, and social activities. Occupational therapists trained in the treatment of pediatric chronic pain can help your child reintegrate into each of these activities and in doing so, improve their quality of life.
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MEGA-OT's Approach to Treatment
While it may seem counterintuitive, MEGA OT's primary treatment goal is not to reduce your child's pain, though this may occur along the way. Instead, MEGA OT's primary treatment focus is on functional restoration, using a self-help approach to teaching your child how to participate in their activities, even when their pain is present. Why, you ask? Research shows that focusing on improving function and using their body in normal ways first is the most effective path to long-term pain reduction.
The Benefits of MEGA-OT
- MEGA-OT understands how challenging active pain treatment can be and is excited to offer mobile therapy to help your child get started, from the comfort of their own home!
- There's no limit on how many therapy sessions your child can have. MEGA-OT develops individualized treatment programs based on your child's needs.
- Therapy sessions can take place just about anywhere! After mastering their home environment, MEGA-OT can help your child conquer community settings in real-time!
- MEGA-OT strongly believes that the treatment of chronic pain must be multidisciplinary. MEGA-OT is committed to collaboration with your child's other outpatient providers such as mental health clinicians, physical therapists, and physicians in order to provide your child the highest quality of coordinated care.
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