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2007-02-12 00:53:44 · 1 answers · asked by ABHISHEK 1 in Science & Mathematics Medicine

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Occupational therapy (OT) is an applied science and health profession that provides skilled treatment to help individuals develop, regain or maintain the skills necessary to participate in all facets of their lives. OT gives people the "skills for the job of living" necessary for living meaningful and satisfying lives. 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

There are many benefits..like,
work-related injuries including lower back problems or 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
birth injuries, learning difficulties, or developmental disabilities
mental health difficulties Alzheimer's, schizophrenia, ADHD and post-traumatic stress
substance abuse problems or eating disorders
obsessive compulsions, or diagnosed obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
burns, spinal cord injuries, or amputations
fractures or other injuries from falls, sports injuries, or accidents
visual, perceptual or cognitive impairments
developmental disabilities such as autism or cerebral palsy
domestic abuse issues

ofcourse,this helps a lot in medicine...

hope this helps..

2007-02-12 02:03:51 · answer #1 · answered by For peace 3 · 0 0

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