The role of an occupational therapist and how they can help you

Occupational therapists work with people of all abilities and ages to do what they want or need to do, through the use of therapeutic activities and equipment. According to Occupational Therapy Australia (www.otaus.com.au), OTs find ways people or their family member to do tasks more easily in all parts of their lives. This includes: at home at work or school having fun out and about driving being part of the community OTs do this through asking and seeing what you can do. When they know about your movement and strength in any particular activity, OTs can give you advice about how best to do something more easily and safely. OTs can also prescribe, if necessary, devices to help you do the activities you want and need. They will make sure you can use the device in the best way to meet your needs. This means that you will get a total solution Continua llegint