Providing Occupational Therapy Services for Chicago and NW Indiana

 

 

Orthopedic Therapy:

 

* Upper body injuries

 

 

* Hand Pain and stiffness

 

 

* Wrist Pain and stiffness

 

 

* Elbow Pain and stiffness

 

 

* Shoulder Pain and stiffness

 

 

* Arthritis Pain relief (OA, RA,

osteoporosis)

 

 

* Post-Surgery Therapy

 

 

* Neuro Re-Education after a stroke or heart attack

 

 

* Nerve Injuries and Sensation issues

 

 

* Bursitis

 

 

* Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

 

 

* Bone Fracture Rehabilitation 

 

 

* Tennis Elbow

 

 

* Golfers Elbow

 

 

* Hand and Wrist Fractures

 

 

* Tendon Injuries

 

 

* Hand and Arm Weakness

 

 

 

Neuro Rehab:

 

* Sensory Issues

 

* Muscle Weakness

 

 

* Stroke/CVA Rehab

 

 

* Neuro-Muscular Re-education

 

 

* Motor Skills/Strengthening

 

 

* Functional Ability independence

 training for activities of daily living

 

* Wheelchair fitting/ Measuring

 

 

Pediatric Occupational Therapy focused on:

(Ages 4+)

 

* School Aged focused assessments including handwriting

 

* Developmental Disabilities

 

* Autism

 

* Cerebral Palsy

 

* Down Syndrome

 

* Sensory Processing

 

 

 

Home Environment Modification Consultation:  

 

* Home Safety Modifications and 

  adaptations for safe aging

 

  Evaluations focused on customizing

  your home environment to adjust for

  new or chronic disabilities to

  improve overall function for yourself

  or your loved one

 

* Dementia/Alzheimer's Care

  Consulting and Evaluation

 

* Disability to Ability Consulting       

  related to driving and instrumental

  activities of daily living.

 

* Wheelchair fitting assessments

 

TeleHealth

 

* Some of the consultations listed

   above may be eligible for a tele-

   health visit to accomodate your

   schedule and needs. Please call or

   email us if you would like to

   schedule a tele-health

   appointment.

About Us

 

    At Avanza Rehab Occupational Therapy, we are committed to helping you achieve your best quality of life through compassionate, expert occupational therapy care. Avanza Occupational Therapy is here for the Chicago and NW Indiana community. Whether you're dealing with a chronic or new illness, our professional team is here to support you every step of the way to recovery. Your recovery is our mission—let us help you regain your independence and thrive. 

 

Our founder received his Master of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Wisconsin - Madison and received a bachelor of science from DePaul University. He brings over a decade of experience working with patients in all stages of care, from children with disabilities, to inpatient critical ICU care and everyday challenges such as Joint pain. Using evidence based practice, compassion, and state of the art techniques, we are here to help.

 

Our assistant manager is a registered nurse who is able to assist as needed. Please reach out to schedule your appointment if you or someone you know has a need for Occupational Therapy Services. It would be our pleasure to help you or your loved one reach their goals.  
 

Alex Alvarez, MS OTR/L

Occupational Therapist 

Director of Rehabilitation Services