The role of an occupational therapist is often not fully understood, or is confused with the role of a physical therapist. What’s the differentiator? Cue the “your life by design” approach.

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Medically reviewed by Forest Miller, OTR/L Key Takeaways Occupational therapy helps people do everyday tasks on their own. It ...

Occupational therapy may help those with RA manage daily tasks by reducing pain and fatigue, conserving energy, and adapting their environment or workplace. An occupational therapist may recommend ...

Occupational therapists (OTs) and physical therapists (PTs) work to improve people's lives. The fields are related and have many similarities, but they are different in focus and scope. Many people ...

The UAB Entry-Level Occupational Therapy Doctoral (OTD) degree program is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE). The 2025 U.S. News & World Report ...

If you have multiple sclerosis, occupational therapy can help you adapt to the changes in your body and function more effectively. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disease that attacks ...

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Occupational therapy helps you when you have trouble doing daily activities because of an injury, a health issue like a stroke, or a chronic medical condition. It is also very common for children born ...