Occupational Therapy

  • We can’t emphasize enough how beneficial occupational therapy can be. Occupational therapists can help increase the quality of life of individuals in our community given the life-changing functional impairments individuals in our community may experience (Dochod et al., 2019).

  • Occupational therapists can work with individuals in our community to help them develop individualized approaches specific to many important daily tasks that may prove to be difficult for many living with these illnesses.

  • The goal is for them to determine how you can thrive with these illnesses, make adaptations that reduce discomfort, and maximize your well-being.

  • Examples can include helping you develop an effective bedtime routine to increase sleep hygiene and sleep quality, and helping you develop creative strategies to conserve energy as you perform tasks around your home in ways that are more comfortable, efficient, and less difficult for you.

  • Occupational therapists can also help you adapt to these new changes in ways that still allow for you to experience added functioning, meaning, happiness, and purpose in each day.

  • You will see this content within the Occupational Therapy section but primarily within the Daily Tips and Tricks section, as we share information with you in an attempt to help you navigate these illnesses as smoothly as possible.

Source:

Dochod, J. R., & Grapczynski, C. A. (2019). Increasing functional abilities of people with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome through occupational therapy. The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy, 7(1). https://doi.org/10.15453/2168-6408.1522