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What is occupational therapy?

Medically reviewed by Forest Miller, OTR/L Key Takeaways Occupational therapy helps people do everyday tasks on their own. It ...
Physical therapy and occupational therapy are two types of rehabilitative care. The goal of rehabilitative care is to improve or prevent the worsening of your condition or quality of life due to an ...
Arthritis treatment may include physical therapy and/or occupational therapy. People with arthritis often have stiff joints-- largely because they avoid movements that can increase pain. By not moving ...
A new website is now available to connect people with adaptive equipment and resources to maintain their independence.
WISCONSIN (CBS 58) -- If you're studying to become an occupational therapist, you know you'll someday be working with people in wheelchairs. At UW-Milwaukee Wednesday, April 21, occupational science ...
Ottawa, July 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global rehabilitation equipment market size was valued at USD 17 billion in 2024 and is predicted to hit around USD 37.34 billion by 2034, a study ...
As of 2024, the global market for potential therapy equipment is valued at approximately $18 billion. The market is poised for significant growth, with projections estimating a market value of around ...
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 ...