Occupational therapists focus on enabling people to do what they want and need to do in their everyday lives. Some people use the abbreviation OT for occupational therapy. In this article, we explain ...

Occupational therapy is treatment to help people take part in the things that they want to do. Generally, if you need occupational therapy, you would see an occupational therapist. They are the person ...

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Occupational therapists play many roles to support independence and safety in people with DMD. Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a progressive condition that causes muscles all over your body to ...

When a health condition causes serious injury or impairment and suddenly everyday living seems almost impossible to navigate, an occupational therapist can be an immeasurably helpful guide to an ...

We have all witnessed a certain magic that happens when an occupational therapist walks into a patient’s room in a long-term care setting. While others may see deficits, cluttered assisted devices, or ...

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Occupational therapy (OT) helps you regain your ability to perform daily tasks and live independently. OTs create personalized plans to help improve your physical, emotional, and social needs. An OT ...