OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY


Meaning of OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY in English

Use of activities to promote health and independence, particularly after the acute phase of illness.

Such therapy is often vital for reorienting patients unable to work for long periods. Occupational therapists assess patients' abilities, tailor programs to restore physical function, and devise ways to help those with permanent limitations carry out everyday functions. See also physical medicine and rehabilitation .

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