(occupational therapy) Interventions and exercises intended to develop, recover, or maintain the ability of an individual to accomplish their activities of daily living.

(occupational therapy) Skilled treatment that helps individuals achieve independence in all facets of their lives. It assists in the development of skills needed for independent living.

(occupational therapy) Therapeutic use of self-care, work and play activities to increase function, enhance development, and prevent disability; may include modification of tasks or environment to increase independence and enhance quality of life.

Occupational therapy (OT) focuses on self-care activities and improvement of fine motor coordination of muscles and joints, particularly in the upper extremities. Unlike physical therapy, which focuses on muscle strength and joint range of motion, OT focuses on activities of daily living (ADLs) because they are the cornerstone of...

Occupational therapy, use of self-care and work and play activities to promote and maintain health, prevent disability, increase independent function, and enhance development. Occupation includes all the activities or tasks that a person performs each day. For example, getting dressed, playing a...