Occupational therapy

There are a myriad of kinds of therapy in today’s world. Many of the people who major in these kinds of therapy are looking for a job in where they can help and inspire others whether physically, emotionally, mentally, or spiritually. Occupational Therapy and rehabilitation Therapy are two similar, yet very different forms of therapy. They also are both play a role in helping patients deal with a drastic physical change in their life, or something they were born with. Most times these patients…

This calls for further assistance from health professionals. Occupational therapy is detrimental to geriatric care because it can help the patient have more meaning to their life and get back to caring for themselves in the best way possible. Occupational therapy allows the elderly to continue performing daily activities of self-care, help preventing falls, and assisting in palliative care. BODY The central role of occupational therapy is to evaluate a person 's performance of everyday…

Occupational therapy, has been a dream career as early as the age of eight. As a kindergarten student, I began to receive occupational therapy services, not quite understanding what this was or why I was having to be pulled away from my friends. As I grew, these OTRs and COTAs , who worked with me on my sensory needs and my educational demands, made a great impact and steered my goals and dreams into this field. Having five years of occupational therapy made a huge impact on my grades and…

The field of occupational therapy is currently lacking skilled therapists to fill potential positions. There are not enough therapists to serve the public, yet the demand for occupational therapy services is on the rise. Occupational therapist Sharon Gutman shares a few of the causes she has experienced throughout her career: “As treatment of people with mental illness transitioned from large inpatient institutions to the community, occupational therapy positions, like many other healthcare…

Occupational therapy a career that is chosen when you want to assist those that have the desire to better themselves; you assist them in assisting themselves. Occupational therapist should inquire the patient by asking “What matters to you?” not, “What’s the matter with you?” (American Occupational Therapy Association, About Occupational Therapy). There are many goals of occupational therapy, but the over-arching task is preparing and executing therapeutic interventions so that patients can…

Occupational therapy is used to fill the needs and desires of individuals that are trying to return to their normal lives. Often, occupational therapists work with people of all ages who have health conditions that limit their ability to complete everyday tasks. The main goal of occupational therapy is to work with patients in order to help them regain independence. If full independence cannot be completed, occupational therapists work to create alternatives for carrying out activities…

At Home Health Care and Occupational Therapy Occupational therapy is often confused with physical therapy. Physical therapy focuses on improving a person's mobility, but occupational therapy assesses a person's ability to perform daily tasks or "operations" and looks for ways to improve their ability to perform them. The American Occupational Therapy Association puts it this way, "Occupational therapists help people participate in the things they want and need to do through the therapeutic use…

Occupational therapy is another form of treatment that is basically used as way to help a person with Down syndrome adjust to everyday tasks with regards to their needs and abilities. Occupational therapy teaches self-care skills like eating, getting dressed, using computers, etc. Therapists can provide special tools to complete daily tasks, such as a pencil that is easier to grip for writing. At different ages, therapists offer different tools. In high school for example, the therapists helps…

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…

Occupational therapy’s roots can be traced back to the military in the early 20th century. Over the past nearly hundred years, occupational therapy has adapted in response to the changing needs of service members. Nowadays, military personnel are returning home from combat with various impairments and disabilities. Many veterans continue to face traumatic brain injury, and mental health comorbidities such as post-traumatic stress disorder are common. Furthermore, symptoms of traumatic brain…