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Occupational therapy helps people regain life skills and independence after a medical event, such as a stroke or heart attack, accident, such as a fall or motor vehicle crash, or the development of a chronic condition, such as multiple … Read More
Occupational Therapy
Why Is Pediatric Occupational Therapy Important?
Occupational therapy comprises individualized healthcare services which help people gain independence and self-confidence through regaining certain basic life skills. It’s especially important for children who may have birth defects, cognitive or developmental deficits, or physical limitations.
Let’s explore more about … Read More
Benefits of Occupational Therapy for Autism
Living with autism affects not only the patient but also the entire family, because supporting a person with autism requires hands-on involvement. Fortunately, there are many therapeutic ways to help patients with autism adapt, and to minimize the impact of … Read More
Who Should Consider Occupational Therapy?
Occupational therapy (OT) is a healthcare profession that focuses on helping individuals with physical, cognitive, and mental impairments acquire or regain the skills they need to lead independent lives.
Occupational therapists essentially create tailored programs— integrating activities, exercises, and other … Read More
What are Some Examples of Occupational Therapy?
What is Occupational Therapy?
Occupational therapy (OT) is a treatment for problems with movement and coordination. It helps people improve motor skills involved in everyday tasks, like writing and getting dressed.
The need for OT can come up at any … Read More
PSTD and Occupational Therapy
If you have had a traumatic experience or stressful life event or situation that triggers anxiety, flashbacks, and/or nightmares, you may be suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a mental disorder that can have an adverse effect on your … Read More
Occupational Therapy for Seniors
Occupational therapy is a healthcare discipline that helps people of all ages who are experiencing physical, cognitive, and sensory problems develop, maintain, and/or regain the skills they need to lead independent and productive lives.
For the elderly, occupational therapy can … Read More
Can Children and Adults Benefit From Occupational Therapy?
Some conditions and injuries make it difficult to perform day-to-day tasks. If you suffer a stroke or a severe injury, you may have to relearn specific skills. You might also need to find different ways of doing things to accommodate … Read More
How Occupational Therapy Helps with Brain Injury
Occupational Therapy (OT) has been used to help brain injury patients improve their overall functioning. But how does OT help brain injury patients? There are many studies on the effectiveness of OT in a variety of impairment categories. So, let’s … Read More
Can Occupational Therapy Help You In Your Daily Activities?
As you get older, what used to be easy can become unexplainably difficult. From getting up from bed to eating, our aging bodies can find daily activities more challenging. Disease or injury can also diminish how we perform everyday tasks.… Read More
