2007-02-12 00:55:24 · 3 answers · asked by ABHISHEK 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
To make sure that everyday tasks can be accomplished, such as washing, dressing, cooking, etc.
This is to enable someone to GET ON WITH THEIR LIVES,
The patient may need to modify the method by which they do the "activity" or the therapist may need to devise some artificial aid.
This is not related to any specific occupation, although some activities are designed to enable the patient to gain some "income" from such a task.
2007-02-15 21:43:11 · answer #1 · answered by Robert S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A wide variety of people may benefit from occupational therapy, these may include people with:
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
2007-02-12 01:29:31 · answer #2 · answered by J.SWAMY I ఇ జ స్వామి 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Same as a chiropractor or a podiatrist.....
2007-02-14 23:50:44 · answer #3 · answered by Lala 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋