Occupational Therapy · Bloomington-Normal, IL
Occupational therapy for function, independence, and meaningful participation.
The Therapy Collaborative provides occupational therapy for adults, seniors, and complex cases requiring specialized clinical expertise — from everyday functional recovery to advanced specialty rehabilitation.
TTC brings a specialty clinic model to OT — combining clinical depth, objective measurement, and individualized care for patients with straightforward needs and those with conditions that have not responded to standard therapy.
Specialty areas
What we address
How occupational therapy can help
Occupational therapy at TTC addresses the full range of adult functional needs — from daily independence and cognitive rehabilitation to specialty complex care.
Daily living and independence
Support for daily routines, self-care, home management, energy conservation, functional movement, and participation in meaningful activities.
Cognitive rehabilitation
Support for attention, memory, executive functioning, problem-solving, organization, and cognitive strategies for daily life and return to work.
Visual perceptual therapy
OT-based visual tracking, scanning, perceptual processing, and visual-motor integration for neurologic recovery, concussion, and functional visual concerns.
Vocational rehab and return to work
Support for adults returning to work after illness, injury, or neurologic changes — including task analysis, workplace adaptations, cognitive strategies, and functional work capacity.
Hand therapy and splinting
Custom splint fabrication and hand therapy for post-surgical recovery, contractures, Dupuytren's, nerve injuries, arthritis, and conditions affecting hand function.
Complex and specialty rehab
Advanced OT for POTS, hypermobility, FND, chronic pain, fatigue, and complex cases that have not responded to standard therapy.
Who we see
Conditions and presentations we treat
Occupational therapy at TTC may support adults with:
Specialty conditions with dedicated expertise:
POTS and dysautonomia
Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome and related dysautonomia conditions affect energy, activity tolerance, daily function, and participation. TTC provides OT support focused on pacing, activity management, functional strategies, and daily independence for patients navigating these complex and often misunderstood conditions.
Hypermobility and hEDS
Hypermobility spectrum disorder and hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome affect joints, energy, pain, proprioception, and daily function. TTC's OT approach addresses functional strategies, activity pacing, joint protection, daily living adaptations, and participation — with an understanding of the complexity these conditions bring.
FND and complex functional symptoms
Functional neurological disorder and complex functional symptoms require a therapist who understands nervous system-informed care. TTC's OT team has experience working with FND patients — focusing on function, daily routines, participation, and practical strategies that transfer into real life.
Chronic pain and fatigue
Chronic pain and fatigue affect every aspect of daily life. TTC provides OT support focused on pacing, energy conservation, activity adaptation, cognitive strategies, and functional participation — helping patients rebuild capacity and confidence over time.
Specialty service
Hand therapy and custom splinting
TTC provides clinical hand therapy and custom splint fabrication for adults with hand, wrist, and upper extremity conditions. Splinting is designed and fabricated to fit each patient's specific anatomy, diagnosis, and functional goals.
Dupuytren's contracture management and post-procedural rehab
Post-surgical hand and wrist rehabilitation
Nerve injuries and peripheral neuropathy
Trigger finger and tendon conditions
Arthritis and joint protection
Repetitive strain and overuse injuries
Prefabricated and custom splint fitting and fabrication
Splinting at TTC
TTC evaluates each patient's diagnosis, anatomy, and functional goals to determine the most appropriate splinting approach — whether that's a prefabricated splint that can be fitted and modified in-clinic, or a custom thermoplastic splint fabricated specifically for the patient.
Custom splinting is recommended when off-the-shelf options won't achieve the positioning, fit, or functional outcomes needed. Both approaches are combined with a hand therapy program addressing strength, range of motion, functional use, and return to daily activities.
How we work
Our approach
Occupational therapy at TTC is clinically rigorous, individually tailored, and grounded in real-life function.
Specialty clinic depth
TTC brings a specialty rehabilitation model to OT — with clinical expertise in complex conditions, objective movement assessment, and individualized care that goes beyond standard weekly therapy.
Function-first treatment
Every goal is anchored in what matters to the patient — returning to work, managing daily routines, regaining hand function, rebuilding independence, or participating in meaningful activities.
OT and SLP collaboration
Many adults benefit from coordinated OT and SLP care. When cognition, communication, swallowing, and daily function overlap, TTC's team collaborates around shared goals.
Intensive options available
For patients who need more than weekly therapy, TTC can consider intensive therapy models — concentrated sessions designed to accelerate functional gains over a defined period.
Objective measurement
Clinical technology in OT assessment
Following your evaluation, TTC may recommend a dedicated movement assessment session using objective clinical tools — providing measurable data to guide treatment and track progress over time.
Force and balance assessment
Objective measurement of force production, weight distribution, and balance — informing treatment for POTS, hypermobility, neurologic conditions, and fall risk.
Movement pattern analysis
Clinical assessment of body mechanics, coordination, and movement quality — supporting clinical decision-making for FND, hypermobility, and neurologic rehab patients.
Standardized testing and progress tracking
Objective baseline data and standardized assessments give us a reliable way to measure real functional change — essential for complex conditions where progress can be subtle.
The process
What to expect
Evaluation
We begin with a thorough evaluation of your history, current functional concerns, daily routines, goals, and what has or has not helped so far.
Assessment
Depending on your needs, your therapist may recommend a dedicated movement assessment session using objective clinical tools and standardized testing.
Treatment
Sessions are goal-based and clinically driven — focused on function, daily routines, hand therapy, cognitive strategies, activity pacing, or specialty rehab depending on your needs.
Progress review
Goals and objective data are reviewed regularly — adapting the plan as function changes and ensuring therapy stays aligned with what matters most.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How is OT cognitive rehab different from SLP cognitive-communication?
OT cognitive rehab focuses on executive function, attention, daily task performance, and functional independence. SLP cognitive-communication focuses on language-based cognition — word retrieval, discourse, and functional communication. Both can be appropriate and TTC's team collaborates when goals overlap.
Do you see patients traveling from outside Bloomington-Normal?
Yes. TTC serves patients from across Central Illinois and the broader Midwest. For patients traveling for care, we can discuss intensive therapy scheduling options that concentrate sessions over a defined period.
Can OT help if I have already tried therapy elsewhere?
Yes. Many patients come to TTC when previous therapy has not created the progress they hoped for. We begin by understanding what has already been tried and what may need to be different.
Is this different from standard OT at other clinics?
TTC brings a specialty clinic model to OT — with expertise in complex conditions, objective movement assessment, and individualized care for patients whose needs go beyond what standard weekly therapy provides.
Expert occupational therapy for complex needs and everyday function.
Whether you need support with daily independence, hand therapy, cognitive rehab, or a complex condition that hasn't responded to standard care — TTC can help you find the right starting point.