Occupational Therapy Information - Occupational Therapists - OT's
Occupational therapy information and resources on using occupational therapy for people with arthritis. Occupational therapy is an important part of arthritis treatment plans. Maintaining independence and overcoming limitations are goals of the occupational therapist (OT).
Occupational Therapy - Making Life Easier
An evaluation by an occupational therapist can help assess the limitations caused by arthritis and the need for adaptation to make life easier.
An evaluation by an occupational therapist can help assess the limitations caused by arthritis and the need for adaptation to make life easier.
Occupational Therapists - What are Occupational Therapists?
A brief explanation and fast facts about occupational therapists.
A brief explanation and fast facts about occupational therapists.
Hand deformity - What can be done to prevent hand deformity in rheumatoid arthritis?
Eventually, in rheumatoid arthritis, the small peripheral joints of the hands and the wrists will become involved, leading to contractures and deformities.
Eventually, in rheumatoid arthritis, the small peripheral joints of the hands and the wrists will become involved, leading to contractures and deformities.
Top Raised Toilet Seats
People with arthritis and mobility problems can have a difficult time getting up from a toilet seat. It's something that most people take for granted. Raised toilet seats can eliminate the problem. The additional height provided by this adaptive aid provides an affordable and obtainable solution.
People with arthritis and mobility problems can have a difficult time getting up from a toilet seat. It's something that most people take for granted. Raised toilet seats can eliminate the problem. The additional height provided by this adaptive aid provides an affordable and obtainable solution.
Top Reacher Aids
Reachers assist people with limited range of motion from arthritis, helping to snag out of reach items with ease.
Reachers assist people with limited range of motion from arthritis, helping to snag out of reach items with ease.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Prevention vs. Surgery
Two reports offer different solutions as to what should be the primary treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome.
Two reports offer different solutions as to what should be the primary treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome.
The Role Of The Occupational Therapist from ACR
The role of the occupational therapist, from American College of Rheumatology.
The role of the occupational therapist, from American College of Rheumatology.
Coping With Daily Activities After Hip Replacement
Adaptation and modification of the environment to compensate for limitations following hip replacement and to prevent undue stress on the surgical site, from AOTA.
Adaptation and modification of the environment to compensate for limitations following hip replacement and to prevent undue stress on the surgical site, from AOTA.
How Occupational and Physical Therapy Can Help You
Occupational and physical therapists can make modifications and recommendations which will help make daily living with arthritis easier, from Cleveland Clinic.
Occupational and physical therapists can make modifications and recommendations which will help make daily living with arthritis easier, from Cleveland Clinic.
Occupational Therapist.com
An extensive Internet resource for the occupational therapist professional, patients, consumers, and families, from Occupational Therapist.com.
An extensive Internet resource for the occupational therapist professional, patients, consumers, and families, from Occupational Therapist.com.
American Occupational Therapy Association - Consumer Information
Occupational therapy is skilled treatment that helps individuals achieve independence in all facets of their lives, from AOTA.
Occupational therapy is skilled treatment that helps individuals achieve independence in all facets of their lives, from AOTA.