The Therapy Place

How Occupational Therapy Benefits You

Occupational therapy services typically include

Customized treatment programs to improve one's ability to perform daily activities
Comprehensive home and job site evaluations with adaptation recommendations
Performance skills assessments and treatment
Adaptive equipment recommendations and usage training
Guidance to family members and caregivers.

Some of the health conditions that benefit from occupational therapy include

Work-related injuries including lower back problems or repetitive stress injuries
Limitations following a stroke or heart attack
Arthritis, multiple sclerosis, or other serious chronic conditions
Birth injuries, learning problems, or developmental disabilities
Mental health or behavioral problems including Alzheimer's disease, schizophrenia, and posttraumatic stress
Problems with substance use or eating disorders
Burns, spinal cord injuries, or amputations
Broken bones or other injuries from falls, sports injuries, or accidents
Vision or cognitive problems that threaten the ability to drive.

Some material may be courtesy of AOTA.org.