8^th World Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Conference

Occupational Therapy and Physical Rehabilitation

Occupational therapy main aim is to promote health and wellbeing of an individual through regular conduction of some occupational activities. The patient is given some simple tasks to perform, to gradually regain their ability to function independently. Occupational therapists work with the people of all ages who are in need with specialized assistance to lead independent, productive, and satisfying lives due to physical, social , developmental, or emotional problem. Patients affected by stroke, autism, depression and anxiety as well as those who have undergone surgeries can enrol themselves for OT.