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Cost of occupational therapy exercises by state

The following estimated costs are based on cash prices that providers have historically charged on average for occupational therapy exercises and will vary depending on where the service is done. The prices do not include the anesthesia, imaging, and other doctor visit fees that normally accompany occupational therapy exercises.

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StateName Average Cash Price
Alabama $37
Alaska $51
Arizona $42
Arkansas $37
California $46
Colorado $41
Connecticut $45
Delaware $43
District of Columbia $43
Florida $41
Georgia $38
Hawaii $39
Idaho $38
Illinois $43
Indiana $39
Iowa $36
Kansas $37
Kentucky $38
Louisiana $42
Maine $38
Maryland $44
Massachusetts $46
Michigan $42
Minnesota $48
Mississippi $38
Missouri $38
Montana $39
Nebraska $38
Nevada $40
New Hampshire $40
New Jersey $49
New Mexico $37
New York $46
North Carolina $37
North Dakota $41
Ohio $38
Oklahoma $41
Oregon $42
Pennsylvania $43
Rhode Island $46
South Carolina $39
South Dakota $37
Tennessee $37
Texas $40
Utah $42
Vermont $41
Virginia $40
Washington $44
West Virginia $40
Wisconsin $42
Wyoming $41

What is therapy exercise in occupational therapy?

Therapeutic exercise is designed to improve strength in a body part. Therapy exercise for an injury or chronic condition is intended to restore function while improving strength and decreasing pain. 

Activities simulate routine everyday tasks. Real-life scenarios allow patients to build the skills needed to increase or maintain independent activities.

What is the main purpose of occupational therapy?

The primary purpose of occupational therapy is to treat motor skills, balance, and coordination. Occupational therapy helps individuals who may struggle with everyday tasks like writing or getting dressed. The occupational therapy goals are to restore or maintain physical function so the patient can function at home, school, or work. An occupational therapist can recommend adaptations to perform tasks. 

Conditions that benefit from occupational therapy include:

  • Arthritis and chronic pain
  • Stroke
  • Brain injuries
  • Joint replacements
  • Spinal cord injury
  • Visual problems
  • Alzheimer’s disease
  • Poor balance
  • Cancer
  • Diabetes
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Cerebral palsy
  • Mental health or behavioral issues
  • Birth defects
  • Autism
  • Severe injuries

Occupational therapy services may be accessed through home therapy, rehabilitation centers, outpatient clinics, hospitals, nursing homes, and assisted living centers.

What activities are done in occupational therapy?

The activities done in occupation therapy are geared to promoting self-care, prevention of disability, and increased independent function. Activities mimic the routine tasks a person performs throughout their day. Examples include:

  • Getting dressed
  • Cooking a meal
  • Tasks required for housekeeping
  • Feeding
  • Schoolwork

What are some occupational therapy activities for adults?

Occupational therapy activities are tailored to the goals of the patient. Some activities that may be worked on include:

  • Dressing
  • Managing medication
  • Grooming
  • Eating
  • Managing containers
  • Managing money
  • Locks
  • Typing
  • Handwriting
  • Meal preparation
  • Shuffling cards
  • Screwing and unscrewing

What activities do occupational therapists do with children?

Activities for children will be designed to meet individual patient characteristics. Some examples of potential activities for children include:

  • Dressing
  • Arts and crafts (may consist of drawing or painting)
  • Sensory gyms (swinging and jumping)
  • Playing with balls of various sizes
  • Feeding
  • Grooming

Activities for children are allowed for play while addressing the goals of therapy.

What are some exercises for gait training?

Gait training involves improving the ability to walk, which may have been affected after injury or illness. Some exercises that are helpful in gait training include:

  • Seated marching
  • Knee extension from a seated position
  • Toe taps
  • Raising knees toward chest
  • Flamingo stands
  • Side leg raises
  • Heel raises
  • Walking on a treadmill
  • Stepping over objects

* Savings estimate based on a study of more than 1 billion claims comparing self-pay (or cash pay) prices of a frequency-weighted market basket of procedures to insurer-negotiated rates for the same. Claims were collected between July 2017 and July 2019. R.Lawrence Van Horn, Arthur Laffer, Robert L.Metcalf. 2019. The Transformative Potential for Price Transparency in Healthcare: Benefits for Consumers and Providers. Health Management Policy and Innovation, Volume 4, Issue 3.

Sidecar Health offers and administers a variety of plans including ACA compliant and excepted benefit plans. Coverage and plan options may vary or may not be available in all states.

Your actual costs may be higher or lower than these cost estimates. Check with your provider and health plan details to confirm the costs that you may be charged for a service or procedure.You are responsible for costs that are not covered and for getting any pre-authorizations or referrals required by your health plan. Neither payments nor benefits are guaranteed. Provider data, including price data, provided in part by Turquoise Health.

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