How can an occupational therapist help you?

The term occupational therapy is deceiving. Most people think we help you find a job. While occupational therapists do not help you find a job, we do help you to do the job of living. Occupational therapists can work with you on a multitude of tasks, many of which we take for granted until we struggle or can no longer do them. We call these tasks activities of daily living.

For example, perhaps you’ve had an illness, surgery, or injury that has made it difficult to care for yourself, your spouse, or your home. An occupational therapist can teach you how to safely get in and out of your shower, get dressed without exhausting yourself, cook dinner for your family without falling or dropping anything, or feed yourself if you have a hard time holding things in your hands. OTs work in conjunction with physical therapists – you don’t have to choose. The two services complement each other. Occupational therapy helps you get back to being you!

If you have any questions, give Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy a call!
Reddy Care Great Neck: 516-829-0030
Reddy Care Farmingdale: 516-420-2900
In-Home Physical & Occupational Therapy: 516-829-0030

Author

Michele Hughes, OTR/L My name is Michele Hughes and I’m the new OT clinical director at Reddy Care. While I may be new to Reddy Care, I am not new to the field of Occupational Therapy. I have been an OT for 23 years, having graduated from Quinnipiac College (now University) in 1996 with a degree in OT. I have worked in many settings, including acute care hospitals, acute and sub-acute rehab, schools, pediatric sensory clinics, as well as over 15 years in home care (both Med A and B). Homecare is my preferred treatment setting due to the ability to treat patients individually, in their own environment. I love to see the impact that I can have on improving the quality of life of our patients.