Programs that evaluate the task performance skills of individuals who may be having difficulty engaging in self-care, work, play or leisure time activities and help people across the lifespan participate in the things they want and need to do through the therapeutic use of everyday activities (occupations). Occupational therapy services typically include an individualized evaluation, during which the individual/family and occupational therapist agree on the person's goals; customized intervention to improve the person's ability to perform daily activities and reach their goals; and an outcomes evaluation to ensure that the goals are being met. Common occupational therapy interventions include helping children with disabilities to participate fully in school and social situations, helping people recovering from injury to regain skills, and providing supports for older adults experiencing physical and cognitive changes.

Programs that evaluate joint motion, muscle strength and endurance, heart and lung function and the ability of people to perform activities of daily living; and utilize the therapeutic properties of exercise, heat, cold, electricity, ultraviolet, water, manipulation and massage to improve circulation, strengthen muscles, reduce pain and restore mobility to people who have been disabled by a stroke, arthritis, back or spinal cord injuries or other debilitating conditions. Physical therapists practice in a variety of settings including hospitals, private offices, outpatient clinics, rehabilitation centers, developmental centers, home health agencies, schools and pediatric centers.

Programs that evaluate the task performance skills of individuals who may be having difficulty engaging in self-care, work, play or leisure time activities and help people across the lifespan participate in the things they want and need to do through the therapeutic use of everyday activities (occupations). Occupational therapy services typically include an individualized evaluation, during which the individual/family and occupational therapist agree on the person's goals; customized intervention to improve the person's ability to perform daily activities and reach their goals; and an outcomes evaluation to ensure that the goals are being met. Common occupational therapy interventions include helping children with disabilities to participate fully in school and social situations, helping people recovering from injury to regain skills, and providing supports for older adults experiencing physical and cognitive changes.

Do you have…

Pain?

Stiffness?

Muscle weakness?

Trouble balancing?

Limited mobility?

Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy can help.

Therapy services provided at Carthage Area Hospital and at our outlying locations, promote the ability to move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability.

Carthage Therapy Services provides, quality, compassionate and collaborative care in order to evaluate impairments and provide targeted interventions for all general Physical and Occupational therapy needs.

Interventions may include:

Education specific to diagnosis, treatment plan and preventative care

Therapeutic Exercise

Therapeutic Activity

Home Exercise Program Prescription

Manual (hands on) therapy

Pain reducing modalities

Specialty services include:

Geriatrics: Balance & Fall Prevention

Lymphedema

Hand Therapy

Sports Rehabilitation

Pre & Post-Surgical

Programs that evaluate the task performance skills of individuals who may be having difficulty engaging in self-care, work, play or leisure time activities and help people across the lifespan participate in the things they want and need to do through the therapeutic use of everyday activities (occupations). Occupational therapy services typically include an individualized evaluation, during which the individual/family and occupational therapist agree on the person's goals; customized intervention to improve the person's ability to perform daily activities and reach their goals; and an outcomes evaluation to ensure that the goals are being met. Common occupational therapy interventions include helping children with disabilities to participate fully in school and social situations, helping people recovering from injury to regain skills, and providing supports for older adults experiencing physical and cognitive changes.

Programs that evaluate the task performance skills of individuals who may be having difficulty engaging in self-care, work, play or leisure time activities and help people across the lifespan participate in the things they want and need to do through the therapeutic use of everyday activities (occupations). Occupational therapy services typically include an individualized evaluation, during which the individual/family and occupational therapist agree on the person's goals; customized intervention to improve the person's ability to perform daily activities and reach their goals; and an outcomes evaluation to ensure that the goals are being met. Common occupational therapy interventions include helping children with disabilities to participate fully in school and social situations, helping people recovering from injury to regain skills, and providing supports for older adults experiencing physical and cognitive changes.

Day Habilitation programs can be offered to people regardless of where they live. They take place outside of a person’s home. Site-based Day Hab usually occurs at a certified site and Day Hab Without Walls typically occurs in the community.

Day Habilitation services can assist people to acquire, retain or improve their self-help, socialization and adaptive skills, including communication, travel and other areas in adult education. Activities and environments are designed to foster the development of skills and, greater independence, community inclusion, relationship building, self-advocacy and informed choice. Additionally, people accessing Day Habilitation often contribute to their communities through volunteer work.

Mozaic offers a variety of settings that include art, theater, music, gaming, photography, yoga and robotics. In addition, promoting both healthy lifestyles and mental health are essential to all the people we support.

We are continuing to ask the people we support what they need and would like in their day to ensure we continue to grow with the ever-needed changes and interests that they have. The people we support play an integral part in shaping the services and opportunities we provide.

Center for Lifelong Learning

The CLLL offers a variety of volunteer opportunities and community connections so people can discover their own interests, talents and aspirations. We encourage and develop independence and self esteem, additionally, our Skylarc Studios helps people explore their artistic side while they learn about various art forms and foster their artistic capabilities. Artists at Skylarc have recently been selling their work on Etsy and various art shows throughout the area.

Activities offered include:

cooking, technology, recreation, art, exercise, music, horticulture, wood working and more!

Services and supports offered:

Skills training, Communication & socialization, Money management, Mobility and personal care assistance, Daily activities to increase independence, Volunteer work, Community engagement

Where are these services offered?

235 North Avenue, Penn Yan

The Park, The Country, and Skylarc Studio

Day Habilitation Without Walls

This offers people the ability to integrate into their local community through various daily planned events. These person-centered activities are based on the wants and needs of the individual and their family. Individuals develop social, interpersonal, communication, work and problem solving skills. These community-based life skills are achieved through volunteer work, peer activities, physical exercise, travel planning, participation in art and cultural activities, learning money management skills and much more.

For those who have cardiovascular disease, ways to exercise in a safe, supervised, and monitored fashion to regain a healthy lifestyle. Hospital

Services include: 24-hour on-site staffed Emergency Room coverage, with prompt patient examination and treatment, medical inpatient hospitalization services and 3D Mammography.

Programs that evaluate joint motion, muscle strength and endurance, heart and lung function and the ability of people to perform activities of daily living; and utilize the therapeutic properties of exercise, heat, cold, electricity, ultraviolet, water, manipulation and massage to improve circulation, strengthen muscles, reduce pain and restore mobility to people who have been disabled by a stroke, arthritis, back or spinal cord injuries or other debilitating conditions. Physical therapists practice in a variety of settings including hospitals, private offices, outpatient clinics, rehabilitation centers, developmental centers, home health agencies, schools and pediatric centers.

Programs that evaluate joint motion, muscle strength and endurance, heart and lung function and the ability of people to perform activities of daily living; and utilize the therapeutic properties of exercise, heat, cold, electricity, ultraviolet, water, manipulation and massage to improve circulation, strengthen muscles, reduce pain and restore mobility to people who have been disabled by a stroke, arthritis, back or spinal cord injuries or other debilitating conditions. Physical therapists practice in a variety of settings including hospitals, private offices, outpatient clinics, rehabilitation centers, developmental centers, home health agencies, schools and pediatric centers.