occupational therapy

healing with the aid of handicraft

Occupational therapy refers to the use of meaningful to assist people who have difficulty in achieving healthy and balanced life; and to enable an inclusive society so that all people can participate to their potential in daily occupations of life. Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistants work with a variety of individuals who have difficulty accessing or performing meaningful occupations.
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Occupational therapy n. Abbr. OT The use of productive or creative activity in the treatment or rehabilitation of physically or emotionally disabled [more]Occupational therapy - Community and Resources

Noun
1. physical therapy involving the therapeutic use of crafts and hobbies for the rehabilitation of handicapped or convalescing patients (especially for emotionally disturbed patients)
(hypernym) physical therapy, physiotherapy, physiatrics

Services given to help you return to usual activities (such as bathing, preparing meals, housekeeping) after illness.