Occupational Health Physical Therapy

Occupational and physical therapy

Hand therapy is a major sector of physiotherapy and one of great importance. The impairment of the hand and generally of the upper limbs can be the cause of social and financial hardship and a serious cause of physical and emotional deterioration. Major efforts are directed into developing therapy methods and procedures in order to standardise and therefore successfully apply treatment regimes ...

Mental health occupational therapy

4 Volume 12 Issue 1 March 2007 Abstract This critiques aims to provide an overview of some of the issues surrounding the use of the Assessment of Motor and Process Skills (AMPS) in mental health practice. It also aims to provoke ongoing discussion and reflection amongst therapists trained in its use, and those considering undergoing the calibration process. While the strength of the AMPS psycho...

Occupational Therapy in Health Care

health disciplines and rehabilitation techniques used with rheumatic diseases in general and specifically with common conditions such as osteoarthritis and regional problems such as shoulder pain. Because there is no introduction to this text, the target audience to whom this book is addressed is not readily identified. The book seems to be addressing physicians and other health professionals w...

Physical activity, psychological complaints, and occupational health.

Physical therapy and occupational therapy in Parkinson's disease.

Current medical management is only partially effective in controlling the symptoms of Parkinson's disease. As part of comprehensive multidisciplinary care, physical therapy and occupational therapy aim to support people with Parkinson's disease in dealing with the consequences of their disease in daily activities. In this narrative review, we address the limitations that people with Parkinson's...