Overview
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Occupational therapy (OT) is a science-driven, evidenced-based profession that enables people of all ages to live life to its fullest by helping them promote health and prevent-or live better with-illness, injury or disability.
OT 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
You can download, save and print a PDF of this overview:
Occupational Therapy Overview 14 May 2008 [pdf, 159 KB]
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