Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapists work with a wide variety of clients in many different community settings. They assist with things such as return to work, goal setting, pacing and managing pain, connecting with resources, and advocating for services.
Occupational Therapists can do formalized assessments such as ergonomic assessments (both at the workplace and home), job site visits, physical demands analysis, home assessments, wheelchair seating assessments, mobility assessments, personal care needs assessments, and functional capacity evaluations.
What Are The Goals?
Occupational Therapists are all about function and helping people get back to meaningful activities after injury, car accident, surgery, mental health concerns, etc.
What Do Occupational Therapists Treat?
Occupational Therapists work with a variety of conditions including musculoskeletal (i.e. sprain, strain, muscle tear, back injury), chronic pain, mental health (i.e. depression, anxiety, trauma), and cognitive issues (brain injury, concussion).
Helping You Get Back to the Life You Want to Live
Occupational Therapy is a regulated health profession focused on helping people of all ages participate fully, safely, and independently in the activities that matter most to them.
At PROTx, our Occupational Therapists look beyond a diagnosis or injury. We consider the whole person—including physical abilities, cognition, emotional well-being, environment, daily routines, work demands, and personal goals—to understand what may be getting in the way of everyday function.
Whether the challenge is at home, at work, at school, or in the community, our Occupational Therapists provide practical, individualized solutions designed to make a meaningful difference.
Practical Assessment. Individualized Solutions. Meaningful Results.
Our private-practice Occupational Therapists can support individuals with a wide range of needs, including:
Return to Work
Helping individuals safely and successfully return to employment through functional assessment, workplace assessment, accommodation planning, and practical recommendations.
Concussion & TBI Rehabilitation
Supporting individuals experiencing cognitive, physical, emotional, sensory, or functional challenges following concussion or traumatic brain injury.
Orthopedic Rehabilitation
Helping individuals regain function, adapt to changes in physical ability, and safely return to meaningful daily activities following injury or surgery.
Workplace & Ergonomic Assessments
Identifying barriers within the work environment and developing practical solutions to improve safety, productivity, comfort, and functional performance.
Home Assessments & Seniors’ Independence
Identifying risks and barriers within the home and recommending equipment, modifications, and strategies that promote safety, confidence, and continued independence.
Pediatric Occupational Therapy
Supporting children in developing the skills they need to participate successfully at home, school, and in their community.
Mental Health & Functional Support
Helping individuals develop practical strategies to manage daily routines, participation, stressors, and functional challenges that may affect their ability to engage in meaningful activities.
Mobility & Equipment Recommendations
Assessing functional needs and recommending appropriate mobility devices, equipment, and assistive solutions to support safety and independence.
F.A.Q.
Frequently Asked Questions
You do not require a doctor’s referral to access occupational therapy. However, if you intend to use your health insurance to cover the cost you should confirm your insurers policy as some may ask you for a doctor’s referral.
Our PROTx Occupational Therapists are available to meet with you in any of our five clinic locations, in your home, in your community, or at your workplace!
Yes! OTs assess how physical, mental, emotional, environmental, and functional challenges are affecting a person’s ability to manage at home, work, school, or in the community.
Call 902 334 2300 to be connected with one of our Occupational Therapists.
Our Occupational Therapy teams are available at our Elmsdale, Portland Hills, Caldwell Road, Sackville and Stewiacke locations – plus in your workplace or your home!