Occupational Therapy is a type of therapy that focuses on helping patients perform daily tasks and activities. Occupational therapy helps people learn tasks such as eating, getting dressed in the morning, and putting on shoes, with a focus on designing tools to help individuals achieve their goals of becoming more independent.
What conditions does occupational therapy treat?
Occupational therapists help people who have many conditions, including but not limited to:
- Chronic Pain
- Work injuries
- Bone Fractures
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Amputation
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Hand Injuries
- Head Injuries
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
- Concussions
- Strokes
What is an Occupational Therapist?
An occupational therapist is an individual dedicated to helping their patients perform tasks. They use occupational therapy to provide their patients tools and guidance on how they can get back to performing everyday activities safely. Occupational therapists will help their patients identify objectives and create an action plan to help them achieve their goals.
Occupational therapists work in many settings, including:
- Nursing Homes
- Hospitals
- Schools
- Outpatient Clinics
- Home Health care
What is the difference between occupational therapy and physical therapy?
Physical Therapy focuses on movement and strength, whereas occupational therapy focuses on the ability for a patient to perform tasks. Physical therapists work to help people restore their mobility and improve their body’s strength. Occupational therapists focus on everyday tasks, such as driving or eating, and being able to perform them.
