Occupational Therapy at Momentum Health
If you’re struggling with those day-to-day tasks you both need and want to do, occupational therapy at Momentum Health can help. From engaging in meaningful work, to managing household chores, to spending time with your hobbies, our occupational therapist supports your physical and mental health.
What is Occupational Therapy?
What do you need to do in your day? What do you wish you could do? What’s holding you back? Occupational therapy focuses on finding the personal, environmental or occupational changes needed to perform everyday tasks and activities. We help you reframe the challenges you are facing, be they emotional, professional, injury or a combination of them all, so that you can get back to the tasks you need to do, want to do or are expected to do. Our approach is highly personalized to help you achieve your specific goals. Our therapist works closely with you to assess your needs, identify barriers, and create a plan to help you thrive.
No matter the underlying reason for your challenges, occupational therapy empowers you to manage any physical, emotional, or cognitive barriers that may be holding you back from living life to the fullest.
Occupational therapy takes a perspective on redefining “occupation”. It doesn’t have to only be what you are paid to do, what “occupies” your time? Occupational therapy examines your wider activities of life. Whether you need to re-learn how to brush your teeth, or find adaptations as a parent, occupational therapy will bridge the gap between your current rehabilitation and what your next steps need to be.
Understanding What’s Happening in Your Body
Recovery can feel less overwhelming when you understand why symptoms are happening and what your body needs to heal.
Education is an important part of occupational therapy. We help patients better understand:
- pain and fatigue
- concussion and sensory symptoms
- nervous system responses after injury
- pacing and energy management
- ergonomics and body mechanics
- strategies for returning to work and daily activities safely
When you understand what’s happening, it becomes easier to move forward with confidence.
Functional Rehabilitation & Returning to Daily Life
Occupational therapy focuses on helping you return to the activities that matter most to you.
That might include:
- Returning to work, managing parenting responsibilities, tolerating longer periods of sitting or standing, improving focus and mental endurance, getting back to driving, exercise, or hobbies, and building confidence with everyday tasks again.
- Our goal is not just symptom reduction, it’s helping you participate fully in life again.
Treatment plans are individualized and may include:
- gradual return-to-work planning
- activity pacing strategies
- cognitive and physical rehabilitation
- ergonomic recommendations
- home or workplace modifications
- mobility and accessibility support
Home, Workplace & Job Site Assessments
Sometimes recovery isn’t just about treatment in the clinic — it’s about improving the spaces where you live and work.
Our occupational therapists may provide:
- workplace ergonomic assessments
- job site visits
- home accessibility assessments
- recommendations for adaptive equipment
- mobility and safety strategies
- These assessments help identify barriers that may be contributing to pain, fatigue, strain, or difficulty functioning day to day.
- The goal is to create environments that better support your recovery, independence, and long-term wellbeing.
Who Can Benefit from Occupational Therapy?
Occupational therapy helps people of all ages and abilities who…
- Are recovering from injuries or surgeries
- Have chronic pain or limited mobility
- Struggle with mental health challenges like stress or anxiety
- Experience difficulties with sleep, self-care, or productivity
- Need support in returning to work, recreation, or other meaningful activities
What Techniques Are Used in Occupational Therapy?
Activity Tracking
- To help you understand how your current habits and routines impact your health and well-being
Trauma Support and Psychotherapy
- emotional processing and somatic therapy
- exposure therapy
- cognitive behavioral therapy
- relaxation, visualization, and breathing exercises
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Techniques
- Helps you manage stress, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, and other mental health concerns
Sleep Logs
- Identify patterns and implement strategies to improve sleep quality
Energy Conservation Strategies
- Techniques to manage fatigue, such as pacing activities or simplifying routines
Discover the Benefits of Occupational Therapy at Momentum Health
Our occupational therapist will work alongside our other clinicians to provide truly comprehensive care, helping you get back to the “doing” that makes life meaningful.
If you or a loved one would benefit from occupational therapy, contact our Calgary clinic today to schedule your first appointment–and get started on your next chapter.
Jay Thatcher
BA, MScOT
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