Participate in the Activities of Everyday Life
Occupational therapy is the skilled treatment of individuals to help them achieve independence in all facets of their lives. It gives people the skills for the 'job of living' that are necessary for self-sufficient and satisfying participation in their work, leisure, self-care, domestic and community activities.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
The primary goal of occupational therapy is to enable people to participate in the activities of everyday life. Occupational therapists achieve this outcome by enabling people to do things that will enhance their ability to participate, or by modifying the environment to better support their participation
Services typically include:
- Customized treatment programs to improve one's ability to perform daily activities
- Recommendations and usage training for adaptive equipment
- Splint fabrication and fitting, plus training on the use of the device
- Guidance to family members and caregivers
- Home and/or job site evaluations and recommendations, with adaptation advice
- Education regarding diagnoses and treatment for a return to function
Who May Benefit from Occupational Therapy?
A wide variety of people can benefit from occupational therapy, including those with:
- Work-related injuries, including overuse syndromes and injuries
- Limitations following a stroke or heart attack
- Arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis, or other serious chronic conditions
- Birth injuries, learning problems, or developmental disabilities
- Burns, spinal cord injuries, or amputations
- Broken bones or other injuries from falls, sports injuries, or accidents
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