What is Occupational Therapy?

Many activities occupy our days--we get up and get dressed, eat breakfast, brush our teeth, dial the phone, write a check, drive the car, fold the laundry, and shop for groceries.  But how can we do these things in the face of major health problems?  That's where occupational therapy helps, with special skills and tools to get you back to doing things for yourself.

Facts about Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapy is a skilled treatment that helps individuals achieve independence in all facets of their lives.  Occupational therapy gives people the "skills for the job of living" they need to live satisfying lives.  Services typically include:

• Customized treatment programs aimed at improving abilities to carry out the activities of daily living.
• Comprehensive evaluation of home and job environments and recommendations on necessary adaptation.
• Assessments and treatment for performance skills.
• Recommendations and training in the use of adaptive equipment to replace lost function.
• Guidance to family and attendants in safe and effective methods of caring for individuals.

Who benefits from occupational therapy?

A wide variety of people can benefit from occupational therapy, including those with:

• Work related injuries such as repetitive stress injuries
• Limitations following a stroke or heart attack
• Arthritis, multiple sclerosis, or other serious chronic conditions
• Burns, spinal cord injuries, or amputations
• Broken bones or other injuries from falls, sports injuries, or accidents

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