What is Occupational Therapy?
Occupational Therapy (OT) is goal-directed treatment. People that may benefit from OT sessions include people whose ability to function is impaired by normal aging, illness, injury or developmental disability. Obtainable goals through OT include the improvement of functional freedom and prevention of future disability. Occupational Therapists improve upon these areas of daily life.
- Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): grooming, bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting
- Personal safety
- Upper body strength, flexibility and coordination
- Pain management
- Walking, transferring and balance
Therefore, the goal of OT is to prepare a person to live life to its fullest. With tools and guidance from a professional, a life of independence can be more obtainable.
