Occupational Therapy
The occupational therapist is the healthcare professional educated and trained to evaluate and treat orthopedic injuries, post-operative conditions and neurological conditions such as stroke. The occupational therapist's goal is to help an individual achieve maximum levels of functioning in performing activities of daily living.
WHAT DISORDERS DO OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS TREAT?
- Work-related injuries including repetitive strain injuries.
- Physical, cognitive or psychological limitations following a stroke, brain injury or heart attack.
- Rheumatoid and age-related conditions such as arthritis.
- Neurodegenerative movement disorders such as multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Parkinson's disease.
- Burns, spinal cord injuries, or amputations.
- Fractures or other injuries from falls, sports injuries, or accidents.
- Visual, peceptual or cognitive impairments.