Occupational Therapy:
Occupational Therapy, often abbreviated as "OT", is an applied science and health profession that provides skilled treatment to help individuals to achieve and maintain independence in all facets of their lives. OT gives people the "skills for the job of living" necessary for independent and satisfying lives. What kind of problems can OT treat? Occupational therapy treats an
y physical or mental problem that interferes with a person's ability to perform any activity. Therapy can be provided for anyone from young children to older adults. Some typical injuries or illnesses are: paralysis, injury to a hand, joint disease, injury that limits movement, cognitive impairments, birth injuries or birth defects ,sensory processing disorders, traumatic injuries (brain or spinal cord), learning problems, autism/pervasive developmental disorders , juvenile rheumatoid arthritis ,osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, mental health or behavioral problems, broken bones or other orthopedic injuries, developmental delays, post-surgical conditions, burns, spina bifida, traumatic amputations, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, and other chronic illnesses, cancer, inability to perform personal care tasks, activity of daily living (ADL), and many more. What are the goals of Occupational Therapy? Increasing function and independence in regards to physical or mental disability and limitations to enable a person to perform the activities alone, with limited help, or with the use of devices. With occupational therapy treatment, a person can become more independent. What kinds of treatments are used in OT? There are many ways to provide occupational therapy. Depending on the cause of the problem, each person is evaluated and a treatment plan is designed to fit his/hers needs. The first step in treatment is an evaluation process by the therapist. This helps the therapist to determine the best treatment plan and frequency of treatments.
2.Physiotherapy:
Physiotherapy is a health care profession which assists people to restore, maintain and maximize their strength, function, movement, and overall well-being. The terms "physiotherapy" and "physical therapy" mean the same thing and are used interchangeably, as are the terms “physiotherapist” and “physical therapist”. Physiotherapists have in-depth knowledge of how the body works and specialized hands-on clinical skills to assess, diagnose, and treat symptoms of illness, injury and disability. Physiotherapy includes rehabilitation, as well as prevention of injury, and promotion of health and fitness. Physiotherapists often work in teams with other health professionals to help meet an individual's health care needs. Physiotherapy can help you
• become stronger and more flexible
• increase freedom of movement and mobility
• breathe easier
• reduce pain
• stay active
• prevent injury
3.Speech therapy:
Speech therapy is a treatment program designed to help patients to regain and increase their ability to communicate through speech. The healthcare team member who provides this treatment is called a speech therapist. A speech therapist is usually consulted for clinical conditions such as:
• birth defect problems like cleft palate or cleft lip
• stuttering or other problems with speech, such as problems with forming words or sentences
• delayed speech in childhood
• abnormal childhood languages
• speech loss or difficulty swallowing resulting from trauma or stroke or
• After cancer surgery involving the mouth or throat when there is difficulty speaking due to the effects of the surgery.
4.Special Education:
Special education teachers work with students who have a wide range of learning, mental, emotional and physical disabilities. With students who have mild or moderate disabilities, they ensure that lessons and teaching strategies are modified to meet the students’ needs. With students who have severe disabilities, they teach the students independent living skills and basic literacy, communication, and math.
