Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy (OT) is an allied health profession that involves the therapeutic use of everyday activities or occupations to treat the physical, mental, developmental, and emotional ailments that impact a patient's ability to perform day-to-day tasks. As such, an occupational therapist is a practitioner who uses therapeutic techniques to improve, rehabilitate, or maintain a patient's ability to perform everyday activities.
Evaluating a patient's condition and needs Developing treatment plans to address a patient's needs and help them meet specific goals Assessing a patient's home and work environment and recommending adaptations to fit the patient's needs and improve independence Training patients and their caregivers to use special equipment