Occupational Therapy

Restoring Function and Independence in Daily Life

Nelson BC Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapy (OT) is a healthcare profession that focuses on helping individuals regain the ability to perform the daily activities that are meaningful to them — whether at home, at work, or in the community. It involves the use of comprehensive assessment and targeted intervention to develop, recover, or maintain the meaningful activities, or “occupations,” of individuals, groups, or communities.

The field of OT consists of health care practitioners trained and educated to improve both mental and physical performance. At KHS, our occupational therapists specialise in teaching, educating, and supporting participation in any activity that occupies an individual’s time. We take a holistic, client-centred approach grounded in evidence-based practice, with a strong emphasis on education and building practical self-management strategies.

What Occupational Therapy Addresses

OT services at KHS support a broad spectrum of clinical and lifestyle needs, including musculoskeletal rehabilitation and recovery, return to work planning and coordination, concussion management, functional capacity evaluations, cost of future care assessments, and medico-legal reporting.

Vocational Services

Our specialized occupational therapy services designed to support safe and effective employment include:

  • Case co-ordination and return to work facilitation
  • Implementing and monitoring of graduated return to work programs
  • Ergonomic consultation
  • Functional Capacity Evaluations
  • Individualized Multidisciplinary Functional Conditioning Programs
  • Functional cognitive assessment and cognitive remediation
  • Treatment planning and supervision of rehabilitation assistant supported programs

Hospital Discharge Planning & Home and Community Care

In the field of home and community care, KHS is dedicated to providing timely hospital liaison and discharge planning for clients with decreased functional mobility and difficulty managing activities of daily living.

Our community integration assessments and remediation services include:

  • Hospital discharge planning with co-ordination of equipment and care needs
  • Home accessibility assessments and home safety evaluations
  • Home health equipment prescription
  • Homemaking support needs assessment
  • Recommendations and case co-ordination regarding medical equipment, home renovations, rehabilitation, and personal care support

Our Approach

Occupational therapy treatment always emphasizes understanding your injury or condition in the context of your whole life. Our goal is to empower you—building the skills, strategies, and confidence needed to safely and successfully return to meaningful activity, employment, and independence.