The therapeutic practice of encouraging better quality of life through the pursuit of work or other occupations
a rehabilitative process directed by an occupational therapist where purposeful activities are employed as a basis for improving muscular control, may focus on fine motor development and/or the upper half of the individual's body; may be a related service for children with disabilities if it is determined as necessary for an appropriate education to be received
Evaluation and re?evaluation are formal testing conducted by a registered occupational therapist to evaluate problems interfering with functional performance Therapy or treatment is rehabilitative, active, or restorative, and designed to correct or compensate for a medical problem interfering with age appropriate functional performance Group therapy or treatment is provided in groups of 2?8 individuals Occupational therapy services must be prescribed by a physician
(oc·cu·pa·tion·al ther·a·py) NOUN: The use of productive or creative activity in the treatment or rehabilitation of physically or emotionally disabled people
A therapy, treatment, or instructional support provided by an occupational therapist to the child, family, and/or pertinent members of the child's environment OT helps develop adaptive or physical skills that will aid in daily living and improve interactions with the physical and social world It focuses on developing functional skills related to sensory-motor integration; coordination of movement; fine motor skills; self-help skills (dressing, self-feeding, etc ); adaptive devices/ equipment; computer keyboarding; positioning for school work; and potential work-related activities
Definition: The science of using everyday activities with specific goals, to help people of all ages prevent, lessen, or overcome physical disabilities Also Known As: OT Related Resources: Occupational Therapy Information about occupational therapy and how these professionals work to help patients
This is a therapy provided by an occupational therapist that assists in the individuals development of fine motor skills that aid in daily living It also can focus on sensory issues, coordination of movement, balance, and on self-help skills such as dressing, eating with a fork and spoon, grooming, etc It can also address issues pertaining to visual perception and hand-eye coordination
services that relate to self-help skills, adaptive behavior and play, and sensory, motor, and postural development
Skilled treatment that helps people return to ordinary tasks around home and at work by maximizing physical potential through lifestyle adaptations and possible use of assistive devices
Treatment to restore a physically disabled person's ability to perform activities such as walking, eating, drinking, toileting and bathing
An approach to facilitating recovery from stress or trauma by ensuring the adoption, readoption or development of physical, intellectual, cultural or social skills
This type of therapy includes exercises, adaptive equipment, splinting, joint protection and energy conservation T-O-P
physical or skills training that helps disabled persons to better manage daily living Therapy may include teaching infants to suck or swallow, helping developmentally delayed children to develop motor or language skills, or training mentally disabled individuals to complete work tasks or care for their personal needs
a therapy or treatment provided by an occupational therapist that helps an individual developmental or physical skills that will aid in daily living; it focuses on the use of hands and fingers; on co-ordination of movement; and on self-help skills, such as dressing, eating with a fork and spoon, etc
A program of creative, educational and recreational activities to develop skills which will be useful later
Services provided by a qualified occupational therapist who helps individuals develop fine motor skills, such as writing, using buttons and zippers, and holding small objects
Occupational Therapy is the therapeutic use of self-care, work and play activities to increase independent function, enhance development and prevent disability; may include the adaptation of a task or the environment to achieve maximum independence and to enhance the quality of life The term occupation, as used in occupational therapy, refers to any activity engaged in for evaluating, specifying and treating problems interfering with functional performance