Therapy

physical therapy. Between having a younger sister who suffered from an inoperable brain tumor, to just being a downright clumsy child, my family has had plenty of experience in the healthcare field. When I was younger, physical therapy was my favorite place to go. I was allowed play games with my sister and do fun things such as playing “Follow the Leader” and “Simon Says”. What I did not realize at that time was all of the hard work that it takes to become a Doctor of Physical Therapy. When I…

Physical therapy is the treatment of injured and deformed patients by various exercises, remedies, and the most common, massages. Physical therapists are able to acquire jobs anywhere such as: clinics, hospitals, schools, nursing homes, and private homes, but they are not limited to only these places. They are able to help people live healthier and more active lives. The therapists are skilled enough to work on different patients in varying age brackets to reduce their pain and prevent future…

In order to provide quality and effective occupational therapy care, it is important for each practitioner to know what their personal perspective and philosophy is concerning occupational therapy and treatment. Being able to articulate “our philosophies of practice can lead us to greater insight with respect to our own practices, but equally importantly to insights about the systems within which we work” (Kinsella, ).Development of personal perspective occurs over a lifetime and will take on…

Music Therapy in Alzheimer’s Treatment Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of Dementia, it’s a tragic disease that deteriorates memory, and causes issues with thinking and behavior. No cure has been found, but there have been multiple studies over how music eases the effects of this horrible disease. The majority of people suffering with Alzheimer’s disease show signs of psychiatric distress and in many cases a range of abnormal behavioral patterns can appear in the later stages of the…

I think that occupational therapy allows a therapist client relationship that cannot be found in any other profession. In my clinical pediatric experience, I have found out how an occupational therapist has more than just one role in the child’s life. I have experienced appointments where the therapy is set-aside for a couple minutes or even the whole session because a child is in need of other support. I have seen…

professionals pride themselves on bringing out the best in people and not only healing the body but the soul. The job of physical therapy and physical therapy assistants is an important factor to a lot of people. It is a job that will always…

professionalism, another quality which can be suggested to be important in this sector is communication, having the sense of humour and being approachable. These assets can help the patients/clients feel comfortable and assist them to ease into the therapy with more trust. Patience was also recognised to be one of the most important qualities required for an occupational therapist. Working with people who have disabilities, illnesses or injuries can be frustrating for the patients themselves as…

could develop personal relationships with people, challenge myself and others, implement creativity, and operate in compassion on a daily basis. I am grateful for the moment that I discovered this outlet, which is occupational therapy. My introduction to occupational therapy began after my grandfather suffered a stroke. In the years that followed, I witnessed his journey from depending on another person to dress himself, to only requiring assistive equipment, such as a sock aid and button…

advocating the occupational therapy program to people and inform them there is a great major out there that they too might be interested in someday. The purpose of this advocacy project is to advocate for the occupational therapy…

Without occupational therapy, millions of people would struggle to live their everyday lives. Occupational therapists give specialized assistance to people with physical, developmental, social or emotional problems. This assistance is used to live productive and independent or semi independent lives. Occupational therapists can be used, and is effective for people of all ages. Many people have not heard of occupational therapy and are not aware of the positive impact it has on members of our…