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Occupational Therapy (OT) is a healthcare profession that assists individuals in participating in daily activities through therapeutic use of occupations, particularly for those with physical dysfunctions. OT sessions involve evaluating the client's needs, setting personalized goals, and implementing activities to improve skills and independence. Therapists also monitor progress and adjust plans as necessary, focusing on pain management and emotional support during recovery.

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Occupational Therapy (OT) is a healthcare profession that assists individuals in participating in daily activities through therapeutic use of occupations, particularly for those with physical dysfunctions. OT sessions involve evaluating the client's needs, setting personalized goals, and implementing activities to improve skills and independence. Therapists also monitor progress and adjust plans as necessary, focusing on pain management and emotional support during recovery.

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WHAT IS

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY?
Occupational Therapy is a healthcare
profession that helps people across the
lifespan participate in the things they want
and need to do through the therapeutic use OT in the physical dysfunction setting helps people who have
of everyday activities called OCCUPATIONS! physical problems due to illness, injury, or disability. It focuses on
helping clients do everyday activities like eating, dressing, or
moving around. Occupational therapists use exercises, tools, and
techniques to help clients get better, stay strong, or find new ways
to do tasks.
OTs help children, adults, and older people who have conditions
WHAT HAPPENS DURING AN OT SESSION? like stroke, cerebral palsy, spinal cord injuries, or difficulty
swallowing. The goal is to help them become more independent
OT PROFILE AND EVALUATION
OT gets to know the client and improve their daily life.
Asks about their daily life, what they enjoy, what they
struggle with, and what they want to achieve
Observes and tests how they move, think, and do tasks
HOW DOES OT SUPPORT RECOVERY
INTERVENTION PLAN AND IMPLEMENTATION FROM PHYSICAL INJURIES OR
OT sets goals with the client (like improving writing or CONDITIONS?
dressing) Therapists create personalized recovery plans that
Uses fun and helpful activities to improve skills focus on what matters most in their daily lives.
May include exercises, games, self-care tasks or tools. They help manage pain, prevent further injuries by
teaching proper body mechanics, and address emotional
or cognitive challenges that may come with recovery.
INTERVENTION REVIEW For example, OTs teach relaxation techniques,
OT checks if the client is improving mindfulness, breathing exercises, and guided imagery to
If not, plan is adjusted help manage pain and stress related to chronic conditions.
They also recommend adaptive equipment or
modifications for daily activities, such as
specialized tools or modified workstations.
OUTCOME MEASUREMENT
OT checks if the goals are met
If yes, therapy may end or move to new goals.

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