About 374 patients (mean age, 63.6 years; 80.7% women) in Norway with hand OA were randomly assigned to care by occupational therapists (n = 188) or rheumatologists (n = 186) between September 2017 ...

Occupational therapists focus on enabling people to do what they want and need to do in their everyday lives. Some people use the abbreviation OT for occupational therapy. In this article, we explain ...

Occupational therapy is treatment to help people take part in the things that they want to do. Generally, if you need occupational therapy, you would see an occupational therapist. They are the person ...

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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’ve recently had a phalloplasty, seeing a hand therapist can play an important role after your surgery. Hand therapy is essential treatment after surgery to maximize your recovery and functional ...

As a kid, I knew therapy all too well. I went through much more physical therapy than occupational therapy, but have a more lasting memory of the latter. It took me until I was 12 years old to learn ...

The design and performance of hand protective equipment play a crucial role in occupational safety and efficiency. Recent advances have enhanced our understanding of hand biomechanics, glove fit and ...