IU Health Occupational Therapy Services

About IU Health Rehabilitation

No matter what your situation is or what condition you have, we will prioritize your wellbeing. All we want is for you to feel like yourself again and get back to the things you love. IU Health Occupational Therapy Services at Methodist Hospital designs occupational therapy programs specifically for you and your recovery.

Our Services

Physical Therapy

At IU Health we aim to provide comprehensive physical therapy and rehabilitation. Our services include traditional and non-traditional approaches to physical therapy to treat common and uncommon conditions, including:

• Amputee care & rehabilitation
• Back & neck pain or injuries
• Chronic pain
• Concussion injuries
• COVID-19 recovery care
• Foot & ankle pain or injuries
• Headaches
• Hip problems & injuries
• Knee pain
• Low back pain
• Neuro or stroke impairments & functional limitations – adult
• Overuse or repetitive injuries
  
• Pelvic health conditions – female/male
• Sports related injuries
• Surgical rehabilitation
• Workers' compensation care

Approaches to therapy also available:

• ASTYM soft-tissue treatment
• Argumentative & Alternative Communication (AAC)
• Balance & gait therapy
• Blood flow restriction training (BFR)
• Cardiovascular strengthening
• COVID-19 recovery care
• Dry needling
• Manual soft-tissue mobilization
• Muscle energy technique
• Muscle strengthening & retraining
• Myofascial Release
• Orthotics
• Pediatric rehabilitation
• Pelvic health rehabilitation
• Pre/post-operative care
  
• Return to sport testing
• Sports rehabilitation
• Vestibular & concussion treatment
• Wound care & management

Our Certified Hand Therapists work to improve functional activities by focusing on adult/pediatric splinting & adaptations.

Occupational Therapy

We work with anyone who needs assistance due to a physical injury or disease. We will work with all age groups to improve your daily living activities and help you in areas such as:

• Concussion injuries
• COVID-19 recovery care
• Custom splinting
• Gross/fine motor coordination
• Neuro or stroke impairments & functional limitations
• Overuse or repetitive stress injuries
• Range of motion
• Sensory loss
• Surgical rehabilitation
• Wrist & hand pain or injuries

The comprehensive plan and treatments are specialized based on your goals and needs.

Learn more about occupational therapy services at IU Health.

Speech-Language Pathology Services

We provide speech and language services and treatment of swallowing disorders. We assess both children and adults in the following areas:

• Articulation
• Cognition
• Feeding
• Fluency
• Language
• Oral motor
• Swallowing disorders
• Voice disorders

Evaluation and treatment of swallowing disorders include:

• Bedside/outpatient swallowing evaluation
• Modified barium swallow studies
• Oral or pharyngeal compensatory strategies

Our Approach to Occupational Therapy & Rehabilitation

At IU Health Occupational Therapy Services at Methodist Hospital, our knowledgeable therapists want you to know they care. Whether you are a young adolescent with a sports injury, you encounter an unexpected trauma or an older adult with a chronic condition, we have a program that’s right for you. Our goal is to help you return to an active and independent lifestyle – let’s do it together.

About Your Visit

We are here to make your recovery as seamless as possible. You will work with a team of therapists who will understand your condition and your treatment goals.

We will review any previous medical records or radiology results and evaluate your overall health and fitness. Once your needs and goals have been established, you and your team will work together to design an appropriate treatment plan. We will keep you informed along the way—answering any questions or concerns—and make sure you are prepared for every appointment and beyond.

How to schedule an appointment

A referral from your provider may be needed before your visit. You may call the IU Health Central Scheduling phone number at 800.248.1199 or contact us directly at 317.962.0270.

Insurance

IU Health accepts most insurance plans. We recommended that you verify your benefits and eligibility before your visit.

Preparing for your visit

To make the most out of your appointment, here are some helpful tips to help prepare you for your first visit.

• Have your provider send medical records to us before your scheduled visit or bring the information with you during your visit. These may be sent via fax or through the mail.
• Bring any post-operative instructions if you have recently had surgery.
• Bring insurance card(s) and identification.
• Bring a list of current medications, including over-the-counter medicines.
• If you have had any imaging procedures such as X-ray, CT or MRI, be sure to bring reports or films with you. You may also have them sent to us by your provider.
• Wear comfortable, loose, clothing that you can move around in and allows access to injury or surgical site, if applicable.
• Arrive 15 minutes early to complete any outstanding paperwork.

Parking

Parking is available in Garage 2. You will enter Methodist Professional Center 1 and proceed to the elevators. You will take the elevators to the 5th floor and walk your way to suite 530.

You will receive validation for your parking that is good up to two hours.

Amenities

IU Health Occupational Therapy Services at Methodist Hospital offers the following amenities for your convenience:

• Free WiFi: You and your guests may enjoy free WiFi during your appointment time, compliments of IU Health.
• Dining options: We know patients often plan their day around occupational therapy appointments. The hospital cafeteria and Au bon pain are available nearby for your dining pleasure.
• Handicap accessibility