Occupational therapy may help those with RA manage daily tasks by reducing pain and fatigue, conserving energy, and adapting their environment or workplace. An occupational therapist may recommend ...

When people are sick, injured or disabled, they sometimes struggle with everyday tasks, and that can erode their self-confidence. The job of an occupational therapist, or OT, is to assist individuals ...

Exposure to occupational inhalants such as silica, pesticides, asbestos, solvents, fertilizers, animal dust and engine ...

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health, safety, and performance of workers. Occupational health specialists provide medical care to workers with work-related injuries and illnesses. They also work with businesses, employees, ...

Occupational therapy is treatment to help people take part in the things that they want to do. Generally, if you need occupational therapy, you would see an occupational therapist. They are the person ...

Many symptoms of Parkinson’s disease affect movement. Tight muscles, tremors, and trouble keeping your balance can all make it hard for you to get around safely without falling. The medication your ...

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Does your child have difficulties with day-to-day activities at home, school, or in the community? Do they experience challenges that do not affect most typically developing children? If so, an ...

Occupational therapists are licensed health care professionals who help people find ways to do daily activities that they need or want to do. While the word "occupation" usually means a job or ...