Your Questions Answered
Welcome to the North Star FAQ page! Here, we’ve compiled answers to the most common questions about our program and how we can help you navigate your wellness journey. Whether you’re curious about how North Star works, its benefits, or if it’s the right fit for you, we’ve got you covered.
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OTs help people with functional activities that occupy their day, from vocations to daily routines. They are trained in both physical rehabilitation and psychology, offering a wide range of services to help both physically and emotionally.
Lifestyle redesign© (LR) is a type of occupational therapy that helps people re-establish health-promoting habits and routines. It is research-backed and has been shown to improve quality of life and self-efficacy for those with chronic conditions.
A certified hand therapist (CHT) uses techniques like education, activity modification, adaptive devices, and custom orthotic fabrication to manage conditions affecting the upper body. To become a CHT, an OT must have over 4,000 clinical hours and pass a rigorous exam.
Activity analysis involves changing tasks, tools, or environments to help people participate in desired activities despite limitations from injury or illness. For arthritic conditions, this often involves making activities more "joint friendly" and using adaptive devices.
CBTx is a multi-component approach to managing insomnia that includes behavioral and relaxation techniques. It offers a wide range of personalized strategies, such as stimulus control and guided imagery exercises.
Motivational interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented communication style designed to enhance a person's motivation for change. It focuses on helping a person reflect on their own reasons for change and overcome barriers to that change.
The Functional Strategy Visit is a brief 15-minute virtual appointment designed to assess your current functional challenges and determine whether a comprehensive specialist evaluation is appropriate at this time.
This visit ensures that:
- The timing of therapy is appropriate
- your medical condition is reasonably stable
- North Star Therapeutics is the right clinical setting for your needs
In some cases, we may recommend moving forward with a comprehensive evaluation. In other cases, we may suggest coordinating with your medical team or pursuing another level of care first.
This process helps ensure that your time, energy, and resources are directed toward the setting most likely to support your outcomes.
Not Sure Where to Start?
A focused 15-minute virtual visit to review your current challenges and decide whether a comprehensive evaluation is the right next step