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occupational therapy |
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occupational therapyUse of activities to promote health and independence, particularly after the acute phase of illness. Such therapy is often vital for reorienting patients unable to work for long periods. Occupational therapists assess patients' abilities, tailor programs to restore physical function, and devise ways to help those with permanent limitations carry out everyday functions. See also physical medicine and rehabilitation. occupational therapy Med treatment of people with physical, emotional, or social problems, using purposeful activity to help them overcome or learn to deal with their problems occupational therapy [‚ä·kyə′pā·shən·əl ′ther·ə·pē] (medicine) The teaching of skills or the use of selected occupations for therapeutic or rehabilitation purposes. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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