Our Services
"I am really happy with the services that Metropolitan Occupational Therapy has provided to the clients I have referred to them, which includes physical therapy, hand therapy, work hardening and functional capacity evaluations. I will recommend it to our future clients with no doubt. They have bilingual staff and provide transportation. I am very happy to use their services, they are great!"
— Maylin Perla
FCE (Functional Capacity Evaluations)
An FCE is a detailed examination and evaluation that objectively measures an injured worker’s current level of functioning, primarily within the context of the demands of competitive employment. Measurements of function from an FCE are used to make return-to-work/activity decisions, disability determinations, or to design rehabilitation plans. An FCE measures the ability of an individual to perform functional or work-related tasks and predicts the potential to sustain these tasks over a defined time frame (APTA).
Work Hardening/Work Conditioning
Work Hardening is a specialized treatment program designed to address physical, functional and behavioral needs to assist injured workers in making the transition from passive to active healing and then return to a normal work situation. Our program offers individualized programs under the supervision of physical therapists. Each client’s program is goal oriented and designed to address physical limitations and deficits in relation to a client’s specific job demands. Programs include cardiovascular conditioning, job task simulation, individualized therapeutic exercise programs, as well as education on body mechanics and work safety. The client's progress is discussed bi-weekly by the team in order to determine the plan of care. Most programs are 4-8 weeks in duration, Monday thru Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for the half day program and 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for the full day program.
Physical Therapy
MOT provides a comprehensive physical therapy treatment program. Therapeutic exercise is an integral part of our treatment philosophy. Our clinic offers a variety of fitness and therapeutic exercise equipment including: treadmills, stationary bicycles, Cybex, Total Gym, universal gym, stair steppers, and the BTE Primus task simulator.
Standard physical agent treatment modalities may also be a part of the treatment program, including ultrasound, electric stimulation,
moist heat/cold packs, paraffin, phonophoresis, and T.E.N.S.
Specialized programs are available including manual therapy with instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization, vestibular therapy retraining, McConnell taping, Kinesiotaping, a Spine Recovery Program, and ergonomic education.
Hand Therapy
Hand therapy services at Metropolitan Occupational Therapy are led by Levi Lord, MS, OTR/L, a licensed occupational therapist and Certified Functional Capacity Evaluator with advanced experience in upper extremity rehabilitation. Treatment focuses on restoring strength, coordination, and functional use of the hand and arm following work-related injuries, post-surgical conditions, and orthopedic or neurological impairments. Therapy emphasizes functional task training and job-specific rehabilitation to support safe and sustainable return to work.
MOT Provides Extensive Hand Therapy For:
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Flexor and Extensor Tendon Injuries
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Traumatic Crush Injuries and Amputation
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Complex Fractures and Dislocations
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Peripheral Nerve Compression and Injuries
Additional Services We Offer:
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Bilingual Staff
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Case Management:
– Authorization of Services
– Coordination With Physicians, Employers, Insurance Companies and Attorneys
– Billing
– Free Parking and Transportation
Insurance Information:
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We accept all Workers’ Compensation Insurance
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We are Network Providers for Corvel, Keyscripts and MedRisk
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We accept the following health plans: Aetna, CareFirst and Cigna