Occupational therapists or therapy treat injured, ill, or disabled patients through the therapeutic use of everyday activities. They help patients develop, recover, and improve the skills they needed for daily living and working. Patients with permanent disabilities, such as cerebral palsy, often need help with performing everyday tasks. Occupational therapist/therapy teach patients how to use appropriate adaptive equipment, such as leg braces, wheelchairs, and eating aids. Such devices will allow patients to perform some daily tasks, which will enable them to function more independently. Occupational therapy helps people across the lifespan participate in the things they want and need to do through the therapeutic use of everyday activities.
