Wheatland Therapy Services, LLC

04/13/2026

Never understimate your hands.

04/08/2026

This is a great explanation of outpatient services versus school services. We provide BOTH!

OT is OT, so why not just do it at school and make life easier, right? But here’s the scoop:

School-based OT is educationally driven.

It’s only provided if the child’s disability is impacting their ability to access or participate in their education. The OT’s job in this setting is to support function within the school environment, like:
• Holding a pencil to write
• Sensory supports
• Using scissors during class projects
• Organizing materials or managing transitions

It’s not about treating all developmental concerns, just the ones that interfere with educational access.

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Outpatient OT is medically based.

This focuses on overall development and function, not just how the child does at school. It covers:
• Sensory processing challenges at home and in the community
• Fine motor delays that may not affect schoolwork (yet)
• Feeding concerns, dressing, toileting, self-regulation, etc.

Even if a child doesn’t qualify for school OT (because their delays don’t impact school performance enough), they might still have real functional delays that need outpatient support.

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So why can’t school OT be used just for convenience?

Because it’s legally tied to educational necessity. It’s not meant to replace medical services, and schools aren’t allowed to provide therapy “just in case” or “to make life easier” even if we wish they could!

12/18/2025

Our outpatient clinic will be closed on Thursday, December 25th and Friday, December 26th. Have a Merry Christmas and safe holiday travels.

12/15/2025

Clinician-x had a TikTok, Healthcare professionals as dogs. I think these therapy ones are pretty good! What do you think???

11/21/2025

Let’s go whippets! The football team continues to make us proud with how they represent Okeene on and off the field. 🐾🏉🐾

11/20/2025

Farmers & Ranchers,
Your bodies work as hard as you do! If driving tractor and working cattle has your shoulders, back, and knees hurting, therapy can help reduce pain and keep you moving strong. Now is a good time to let us help! Call(580) 822-4338 for an appointment.

11/18/2025

🙌 Tuesday Tips 🙌
If you find yourself sitting all day either at work or at home, know that just standing up and sitting down 10 times every 2 hours will get your blood flowing and muscles pumping.
Want a challenge? Don’t use your hands! Even harder? Try it on 1 leg!

11/17/2025

WHAT DO WE TREAT???
Joint pain
Joint stiffness
Stroke
Balance problems
Limitations after surgery
Vertigo
Lymphedema
Developmental disorders
Sensory processing disorders
Frozen shoulder
Neck injuries
Muscle sprains and strains
THE LIST GOES ON!!!!!

11/03/2025

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🌟 We love hearing success stories like this! 🌟

Our Physical Therapy team is dedicated to helping patients get back to doing what they love — pain-free and confident. 💪

Life’s too short to live in pain or let an injury slow you down. Whether you’re recovering from surgery, managing chronic pain, or just wanting to move better — we’re here to help you every step of the way.

📞 Call us today at 580-822-4338 and take the first step toward feeling your best again!

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween!

10/09/2025

Maintain your independence by keeping your hands strong with these tips:
1. Use a clothes pin to practice your pinch.
2. Wring out a wet washcloth to improve grip.
3. Practice opening jars and bottles.
4. Engage in hobbies that use fine motor skills. (Crochet, painting, cross stitch)
5. Poke a small hole in an empty bottle and fill it with water. Use 2 hands to squeeze it out.

10/07/2025

Yes! Chores are life skills! Not only that; they are opportunities for motor planning, executive functioning, heavy work...and so much more! Here are chores by age: https://www.theottoolbox.com/age-appropriate-chores/

Image: https://www.sunshineandhurricanes.com/the-importance-of-chores-for-children-printable-chore-chart-included/