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Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapy (pronunciation: /ɒkjʊˈpeɪʃənəl θɛrəpi/) is a form of therapy that helps people regain or improve their ability to perform daily activities and tasks, often through the therapeutic use of everyday activities (occupations).

Etymology

The term "occupational therapy" comes from the Latin "occupatio", which means "occupation" or "employment", and the Greek "therapeia", which means "healing". It was first used in the early 20th century to describe a new form of therapy that focused on helping patients regain their ability to perform daily tasks.

Related Terms

  • Physical Therapy: A related form of therapy that focuses on improving a patient's physical abilities, often through exercises and stretches.
  • Rehabilitation: The process of helping a person regain their abilities after an injury or illness.
  • Therapeutic Activity: An activity that is used in therapy to help a patient improve their abilities or skills.
  • Occupational Therapist: A healthcare professional who specializes in occupational therapy.

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