Occupational Therapy

Restore Movement. Reduce Pain. Reclaim Your Independence.
Whether you’re recovering from an injury, surgery, or managing a chronic condition, our specialized therapy team is here to help you heal, thrive, and return to functional independence.

Call Now: 318-283-3940
Location: 323 West Walnut Avenue, Bastrop, LA
Physician referral required

Why Choose MGH Therapy?
At Morehouse General Hospital, we provide expert, patient-centered care designed to get you back to living life fully.

  • Licensed therapy professionals
  • Personalized treatment plans tailored to your goals
  • Comprehensive rehabilitation from shoulder to fingertip
  • Focus on restoring independence and daily function
  • Our approach is simple: treat the whole person, not just the injury.

What Is Occupational Therapy?
Occupational therapy focuses on helping patients regain the ability to perform everyday activities by improving strength, mobility, and function in the upper extremities.

We treat conditions affecting the: Hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder

Our therapy helps you:

  • Restore function
  • Reduce pain and stiffness
  • Prevent further dysfunction
  • Improve daily living and independence

Who Can Benefit From Therapy?
You may benefit from our services if you are recovering from or managing:

  • Fractures or dislocations
  • Arthritis or rheumatic conditions
  • Tendon or ligament injuries
  • Nerve injuries or compression (carpal tunnel, tennis elbow)
  • Rotator cuff repair
  • Reconstructive or orthopedic surgeries

Our team works with patients dealing with trauma, disease, or congenital conditions to help restore quality of life.

Treatment Techniques We Use
We combine advanced techniques with hands-on care to deliver the best outcomes:

  • Manual therapy to reduce pain and stiffness
  • Therapeutic exercises to improve strength and flexibility
  • Sensory re-education for nerve-related conditions
  • Adaptive equipment training for daily activities
  • Posture and ergonomic correction
  • Pain management and physical modalities
  • Return-to-work and conditioning programs

Every treatment plan is customized to your needs and goals, helping you regain independence and live life to the fullest.

Call 318-283-3940 to schedule your appointment
Visit us at 323 West Walnut Avenue, Bastrop, LA

Sherry Canal, LOTR/CHT, Director of Rehab

Sherry graduated from Northeast Louisiana University in 1995 with her Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy. She worked in both inpatient and outpatient therapy clinics, and achieved her certification in Hand Therapy in 2007. As a CHT, Sherry worked for North Louisiana Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Clinic from July 2011- August 2020. She furthered her education and graduated with her Master's degree in Health Administration from LSUS in 2019. To advance her career, Sherry accepted the position as the Director of Rehab at Morehouse General Hospital in August 2020. Her goal in this position is to build a strong and dedicated team of therapists to care for patients in the Bastrop community and surrounding areas.
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