| Occupational
Therapy
Occupational Therapy is the therapeutic use of self-care,
work and leisure activities to increase independent function,
enhance development and prevent disability. It includes adapting
tasks and the environment to maximize independence and quality
of life.
The term occupation refers to activities that are meaningful
to the individual within the environments in which the person
lives and functions (from The American Occupational Therapy
Association).
Conditions Benefiting from Occupational Therapy
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Hand, shoulder, elbow
disorders or injuries, joint replacements, tendonitis,
carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis and loss of fingers.
Benefits may include pain control, coordination training
and improved functional independence through splinting
and/or training in use of adaptive equipment. |
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Work-related hand and arm injuries
Benefits may include improved function through modification
of work tools or work site, change in task procedures
or use of modified equipment. |
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Neurological Disorders
Benefits may include improved eye-hand coordination, increased
balance control, improved independence in self-care through
training and/or adaptive equipment use, improved home
management skills and improved function from loss of sensation.
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Loss or Impairment of Driving
Skills
Benefits may include improved and safe vehicle handling
through adaptations to your vehicle and driver re-training.
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Lymphedema
Benefits may include improved use of hand and arm through
reduction and control of edema. |
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