Occupational therapy: What it is, who it treats, and more

[Occupational Therapy]

Occupational therapists focus on enabling people to do the things they want and need to do in their everyday lives.

In this article, we explain what occupational therapy is, what occupational therapists do, and what to expect during an appointment with one of these professionals.

We also explain the differences between occupational therapy and physical therapy.

Occupational therapy works for anyone (infant/ child/ adult) experiencing physical, psychological and social problems, either from ‘birth’ or as a result of trauma, illness or ageing. Our goal is to help patients have independent, productive, and satisfying lives.
When people cannot participate effectively in the Activities of daily living which are essential to their quality of life, and which we all take for granted – such as having a shower, preparing a favourite meal, getting dressed, or going to work – an Occupational therapist has the ideal skills to improve their functional capacity and therefore quality of life. This can help the individual to develop or recover daily living and work skills, either through the use of purposeful activity or via specialist aids and adaptations (Orthosis/ Splints and Prosthesis/ Artificial limbs).

RAHAT provides rehabilitation for:

All Neuropsychiatric conditions like Autism, ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder), Mental retardation, Down’s Syndrome etc (SENSORY INTEGRATION THERAPY)

Special education for slow learners (Learning disability/ Dyslexia)

 

All Neurological problems like Stroke (Hemiplegia), Cerebral Palsy (CP), Head injuries, Spinal cord injuries, Peripheral nerve disorders, Multiple sclerosis, Ataxia, etc

 

All disabilities by making their home environment friendly, providing orthosis (splints) and prosthesis (artificial limbs) training.

 

All Orthopaedic conditions like Arthritis, Low back ache, Cervical spondylitis, Tennis elbow, Ligament tear etc by educating the patient proper Ergonomic principles (preventive measures) and Physical aging modalities.