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Occupational Therapy - The Many Benefits Of It!

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Dr. Iram ParveenOccupational Therapist • 12 Years Exp.Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT), Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (BOT)
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Many people know how occupational therapy helps. In kids, it can help in improving skills, and in adults, this therapy helps in regaining the skills and managing daily living chores independently. A few may think occupational therapy is same as physical therapy. To own the truth, the former has a lot to do with the mental health along with the physical health. Physically impaired, stroke survivors, injured, kids with autism and those who lack focus are all benefited by occupational therapy. Find here a few key benefits of occupational therapy listed.

  1. Safety issues are overcome: It helps prevent the fall. In elders and people who are recovering from injury and stroke, falling off is a hazard. Occupational therapy teaches them to prevent from falling off and stay safe. Exercises that help in muscle building and balancing are taught by the practitioner. In fact, for many people who are receiving occupational therapy, their own home can be dangerous. Safety equipment should be used by these people throughout the house. Only an occupational therapist can help you in this scenario. Grab bars, walk-in bathtubs, handrails, and other safety devices are suggested to be installed in the different corners of your home by the occupational therapist.
  2. Staying independent is made possible: It is not easy to stay independent as you age. Educating seniors to stay independent while facing the physical and emotional challenges caused by an ailment is made possible through occupational therapy. Improving the abilities of the affected is also taken care of. Seniors are taught to age gracefully by the occupational therapist, who also teach to cope with other members and caregivers. Occupational therapy helps in relieving the stress of the caregiver substantially. The family of the affected can feel it easy to decide on offering everyday care needs, and the same can be done in a better way when a therapist helps the affected patient manage daily chores independently. Caregivers find it easy to take care of people who can manage every day chores such as bathing and eating by themselves.
  3. Mental health is restored: Recovery can be slow in patients after a surgery. At times, the patient may be disabled during the recovery period. The occupational therapist can help such individuals lead a normal life. Doing daily activates with restricted movements is also possible. For dementia patients, life is made more pleasing by occupational therapy. While it has to be understood that the progression of dementia is not stopped with this therapy, an occupational therapist makes suggestions related to food, music, and everyday stretching to make life simple and sweet.

Yes, occupational therapy does focus on improving health. Most people do not know this and consider that this therapy aims only at improving the abilities. This therapy helps in reforming their lives. It helps in improving the abilities. It also helps in overcoming the fears. The mental condition also plays a vital role in the recovery process. Occupational therapy also focuses on the mental health, and thankfully it prevents the patient from getting discouraged and helps them to stay on the path of the treatment.

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