An Occupational Therapist (OT) helps people improve their ability to perform daily activities, work, and independent living after an illness, injury, disability, or developmental issue.
Main work of an Occupational Therapist:
Assess patients' physical, mental, and functional abilities.
Help patients improve movement, coordination, balance, and strength.
Train patients in daily activities like eating, dressing, bathing, writing, and working.
Provide therapy for patients recovering from stroke, injury, surgery, neurological conditions, or disabilities.
Work with children who have developmental or sensory difficulties.
Recommend and train patients to use assistive devices when required.
Prepare individual treatment/rehabilitation plans.
Monitor and document patient progress.
Coordinate with doctors, physiotherapists, psychologists, and other healthcare specialists.