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At Core Kinetics Occupational Therapy & Physical Rehabilitation, we address the cause of your pain, not just the symptom. We believe that education is a big part of your success. Call today!

Occupational Therapist Anchorage AK

Welcome to Core Kinetics Occupational Therapy & Physical Rehabilitation located in Anchorage. Occupational Therapy is one of the most amazing healthcare professions, but very few people understand what it's all about. We are here to help you gain a basic understanding of how our Anchorage occupational therapists can help you and your family.

Welcome to Core Kinetics Occupational Therapy & Physical Rehabilitation

Dr. Samantha J Russell has been performing skilled Occupational Therapy in Anchorage for nine years. An Occupational Therapist provides skilled therapeutic services to a wide variety of patients including adults and children, who are functionally impaired, neurologically impaired, cognitively impaired, or suffering from muscle or joint pain. The goal is to improve overall functionality in order to achieve higher levels of independence and pain-free movement for the patient. Specialty services are also offered to those who have recently undergone joint replacement surgery. These services may be offered in the clinic, community, or via telehealth visits.

OFFICE HOURS

Monday
8:45am - 6:30pm

Tuesday
8:45am - 6:30pm

Wednesday
8:45am - 6:30pm

Thursday
8:45am - 6:30pm

Friday
8:45am - 6:30pm

Saturday
10:00am - 3:00pm

Sunday
Closed

Our Services

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Working with Core Kinetics Occupational Therapy & Physical Rehabilitation
will make a difference in your health.

Occupational Therapy (OT) For Regaining Function

Whether caused by injury or disease, the role of an occupational therapist is to provide support to the patient in order to work through their physical, neurological, and/or cognitive limitations to return to a maximum level of function. Occupational therapists also educate clients on preventative care to address   mobility loss and facilitate more active lifestyles through the development of fitness and/or wellness programs.

Anyone who has experienced any of the following may be a good candidate for occupational therapy:

  • Loss of balance
  • Slip and fall
  • Trouble walking
  • Joint pain
  • Back pain
  • Hip or knee replacement
  • Stroke
  • Heart failure
  • Heart attack
  • Decline in overall physical function
  • Difficulty dressing
  • Difficulty eating meals
  • Decline in memory

Occupational Therapy for Everyday Activity in the Anchorage Community

The role of an occupational therapist is to focus on a patient’s ability to perform a variety of Activity of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activity of Daily Living (IADLs). By improving the skills required to do everyday tasks or teaching new skills to work around limitations the occupational therapist facilitates improvement in overall function, performance, and independence.

A thorough evaluation is performed in order to create an individualized treatment plan at the beginning of care. This treatment plan will focus on improving function and independence using active modalities and passive modalities to help the patient achieve their personal goals. Factors such as a patient’s physical ability, psychological state, social well-being and various environmental factors will be taken into account when developing this individualized treatment plan.