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Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy (OT) is a healthcare profession that helps individuals of all ages improve their ability to perform daily activities (occupations) that are essential for independent living, work, and leisure. Occupational therapists work with people who have physical, developmental, or cognitive challenges due to injury, illness, or disability.
- Injury Recovery: Helping individuals regain movement and strength after an injury, surgery, or illness.
- Stroke Rehabilitation: Assisting patients in regaining independence in activities like dressing, eating, or writing after a stroke.
- Chronic Condition Management: Supporting people with conditions like arthritis or multiple sclerosis in adapting daily activities to manage pain or limitations.
- Pediatric Therapy: Working with children with developmental delays or disabilities (e.g., autism, cerebral palsy) to improve motor skills, social interaction, and self-care abilities.
- School-based Therapy: Assisting children in school settings to develop skills needed for learning and participation, like handwriting or attention.
- Emotional and Behavioral Health: Helping individuals with mental health conditions (e.g., depression, anxiety) develop coping strategies, structure their daily routines, and improve social interaction.
- Adaptive Equipment: Recommending and teaching the use of tools like modified utensils, wheelchairs, or communication devices to enhance independence.
- Home and Workplace Modifications: Adapting environments to make them more accessible, such as installing grab bars in a bathroom or reorganizing a workspace.
- Memory and Attention Training: Assisting individuals with cognitive impairments due to brain injury, dementia, or neurological conditions to improve memory, problem-solving, and organizational skills.