1 definition by xMarie
A profession that involves using occupations for bettering health. Occupations are considered anything that someone likes to do or has to do, ranging from hobbies to self-care. It is believed that doing things, increasing one's independence and sense of self-worth, promotes health and will help people rehabilitating from a disease or illness, as well as those living with chronic medical conditions. Becoming an Occupational Therapist in the United States recently moved to an entry-level master's degree.
1. My grandmother broke her hip and the occupational therapist helped her learn to transfer and take care of herself to continue living at home as it healed.
2. A child receives occupational therapy because he has trouble paying attention and sitting still and they work on how he can better succeed as a student.
3. An occupational therapist was referred to me after I lost two my fingers in a boating accident to help me regain functional use of my hand.
2. A child receives occupational therapy because he has trouble paying attention and sitting still and they work on how he can better succeed as a student.
3. An occupational therapist was referred to me after I lost two my fingers in a boating accident to help me regain functional use of my hand.
by xMarie August 22, 2010