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Occupational Therapy Helps You Return to Meaningful Activities with Confidence and Comfort

Spring brings more than sunshine—it brings opportunities to return to the routines, hobbies, and outdoor activities that make life feel full. Whether it’s gardening, walking the dog, getting back into sports, or simply enjoying time with family, these meaningful activities can also highlight physical or cognitive limitations after time away.

Occupational Therapy (OT) helps people re-engage with the activities they love by addressing pain, mobility issues, coordination, or cognitive barriers. This OT Awareness Month, we’re highlighting how Occupational Therapists across our network empower patients to ease back into daily life—stronger, safer, and with renewed confidence.

Helping People Reconnect With What Matters

OT is about helping patients do the things that are meaningful to them—no matter the season. As Eilish Pruitt, OTR/L from Vista Physical Therapy – Alliance, shared:

“The best part of OT is the privilege of helping people regain their ability to participate in joyful and fulfilling activities. Witnessing those 'aha' moments is incredibly rewarding.”

Whether it’s working in the yard, painting, cooking, or simply getting outside more—OT helps make these goals possible again.

Personalized, Creative Support for Real-Life Activities

Christy Green, OTR/L, CHT, of Summit Rehabilitation – Everett (19th Ave.), works with athletes and musicians whose spring activities require strength and precision:

“We’ve created custom thumb splints for catchers recovering from injury, enabling them to return to the game pain-free. I also enjoy fitting patients with Silver Ring Splints that support function while allowing them to move confidently and without discomfort.”

Occupational Therapists use tools, hands-on treatment, and patient-specific exercises to help people return to daily routines in a way that feels natural and safe.

Real Success, Real Results

A recent patient at Summit Rehabilitation shared this experience after recovering from a hand injury:

“My dislocated and broken pinky had been immobilized too long, but after working with Christy, my progress amazed my surgeon. Best of all—I can play guitar again!”

And Laura W. Greene, MA, OTR/L, CHT, from PRN Physical Therapy – Encinitas, has helped many patients reclaim their independence:

“From a musician returning to tour, to a parent who can care for their kids again, or a senior regaining the ability to live safely at home—these are the moments where OT shines.”

OT Tips for Getting Back into Your Spring Routine

Occupational Therapists recommend easing back into your routine with intention and support:

  • Don’t jump into repetitive tasks too quickly—ease into gardening or housework with breaks
  • Use ergonomic tools to reduce wrist, hand, or shoulder strain
  • Stretch and strengthen with exercises targeting your specific goals
  • Pay attention to posture—especially during tasks like raking, weeding, or organizing
  • Ask an OT for strategies to make your daily tasks more efficient and less painful

Occupational Therapy helps people reconnect with what matters—especially as we return to more active routines in the spring. Whether you’re hoping to get back outside, return to your hobbies, or manage pain more effectively, OT offers a personalized path forward.

Ready to get back to what you love? Contact us today to schedule an Occupational Therapy consultation and let us help you move forward this season—with confidence.

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