Musculo-skeletal conditions
• Sprain – Bursitis - Tendonitis
• Neck or back sprain
• Post surgery or post-fracture

Neurological conditions
• Carpal tunnel syndrome • Herniated disc
• Reflex sympathetic dystrophy • Radiculopathy

Rheumatological conditions
• Rheumatoid arthritis • Osteoarthritis

To improve the status of a client's functional abilities, occupational therapists choose from various therapeutic treatments that benefit clients, such as engaging in purposeful activities, aimed at increasing the range of motion, strength and functional tolerance and to keep the inflammatory process under control. The frequency and/or the intensity of these activities are gradually increased to optimize the client's functional status.

The occupational therapist may also use pain management and proper posture to prevent similar injuries.

Purposeful activities that require specific hand functions are used to improve different grasp patterns as well as grip and pinch strength.

Occupational therapists can also make different types of orthotic devices (splints) for clients aimed at reducing pain, protecting and supporting a particular joint and even increasing the range of motion (serial splinting).

Joint protection and energy conservation
When carrying out our everyday activities, our joints are put under a lot of stress. To prevent joint problems (ex.: pain), occupational therapists can teach you how to avoid putting your joints under unnecessary stress (joint protection). In addition, occupational therapists can help clients who are experiencing extreme fatigue by teaching them how to reduce the amount of energy required to perform their activities (energy conservation).

Assessing needs in terms of personal assistance and technical aids
By assessing the client's level of autonomy when performing everyday activities, an occupational therapist can recommand different technical aids aimed at raising the status of functional abilities. If external help remains required, an occupational therapist can then determine how much help is required for the client to complete his or her activities.

Job site analysis
This assessment is done in the client's work environment where the occupational therapist identifies the set up and/or the tasks that are likely to cause injuries. Recommandations on ergonomic set ups and work methods are provided following the assessment.

Assessment of functional capacity
This type of assessment allows the occupational therapist to gather information on the client's capabiliies in terms of carrying out everyday and work activities. This information is then used to determine functional limitations and to establish the treatment plan best suited for that client. Part of this assessment is done at the client's place of work, when possible.

Parking permits for the disabled
The occupational therapist meets with the client and uses specific tests to evaluate his or her mobility. This assessment is required to ensure that the client is eligible for the parking permit program. It also allows the occupational therapist to make recommendations, if necessary. Clients must make sure to follow the application process and to check if any forms need to be completed. These forms are available at any license bureau or through our clinics.

Driving assessment
This service is available to anyone 16 years of age or over who has experienced changes in their physical health, their visual perception as well as cognitive and mental capacities. This assessment allows us to ensure the client's ability to safely drive a car. This assessment is conducted through two separate activities: an overall assessment of the client's health by our occupational therapist at one of our clinics, and a road test at a driving school accompanied by the occupational therapist and a driving instructor. The occupational therapist may make recommendations in terms of minor adjustments to be made to the client's car.