Occupational therapy can help you return to your daily life after experiencing trauma, illness, or a disability. This unique type of therapy aims to help you develop vital skills so that you can return to school, work, participate in community events, and live independently. The focus of occupational therapy is to utilize holistic means to adapt to the environments and necessary tasks. This could mean reintegrating certain activities, skills or routines back into your life. It can support mental and emotional health, reestablish independence, and help create a more fulfilling life for you.

What To Expect During Your Visit
Your visit will typically start with an evaluation of your individual needs and circumstance. You may choose to work with your family and your occupational therapist to decide on your goals. Together you will determine a course of action to improve your skills, regain functions, establish a routine, and reach your unique goals. Your occupational therapist will ask about the details of your workplace and the required tasks if you are seeking occupational therapy to help you return to your job after a work-related injury. They may make recommendations for how to prevent future injuries and educate you on how the injury may have occurred. They may teach you exercises that will help strengthen weakened muscles and retrain your movements to be more stable.

What Occupational Therapy Can Treat?
Occupational therapy can be appropriate for individuals in many different circumstances and of all ages. It can help you if you need specialized assistance with returning to an independent lifestyle or regaining the ability to be productive, do self-care activities, or return to your routine. They may be able to help you regain your ability to be active and lead a satisfying life after sustaining an illness or injury that has restricted your ability to function.