Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapy is a therapeutic discipline that helps people of all ages to fully participate in daily life despite their physical, mental or social limitations. It focuses on promoting self-sufficiency and independence in activities of daily living, work and leisure. Occupational therapists work with clients to restore or develop skills needed for meaningful and necessary activities, contributing to their health and mental well-being.

What are the goals of occupational therapy?

• Health and wellbeing - through meaningful activity
• Improving self-sufficiency - in everyday activities, work tasks and leisure activities
• Social integration - enabling full participation in the community and fulfilling social roles
• Individualized approach - therapy focused on the specific needs and possibilities of the client

How does occupational therapy help?

• Skills training - to renew or develop skills needed in everyday life
• Environmental adaptation - adapting housing and workspace for better self-sufficiency
• Consultancy - in the field of prevention and coping with specific situations
• Use of equipment - recommendations and training in the use of compensatory and technical aids

Who is occupational therapy for?

Occupational therapy serves a wide range of clients, including people with neurological diseases, orthopedic and rheumatic diagnoses, peripheral nerve disorders and many others. It benefits individuals recovering from injuries, with chronic illnesses, or in the aging process.