Picture this: a group of children laughing and playing together in a park, their imaginations running wild as they explore the world around them. Meanwhile, in a therapy room nearby, a young adult carefully places colored blocks into a pattern, a look of concentration on their face. What do these scenes have in common? They…
Today, children complete much of their schoolwork using a computer. Despite these changes in the educational process, research indicates that legible handwriting remains an important skill to master. Although all children have difficulty writing neatly at first, if a child’s handwriting continues to be illegible, there may be an underlying issue impeding his or her…
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes joint pain, fatigue and muscle weakness. Occupational therapists are medical professionals who provide practical support to individuals who have rheumatoid arthritis (RA). An occupational therapist helps people with rheumatoid arthritis manage their day-to-day life. How Does an Occupational Therapist Help Someone With Rheumatoid Arthritis? The goal…
Occupational therapy is a branch of rehabilitative health care that helps people participate more fully, confidently, and independently in necessary and desired activities of daily life. These activities—which we can call a person’s “occupations”—range from self-care tasks (like bathing and dressing) to the various physical and cognitive tasks required for school, work, driving, and more. At…
Therapeutic Potentials, Inc. offers area-leading physical therapy and occupational therapy for adults and children in Southwestern Florida. These related yet diverse fields of health care are invaluable for individuals with acute and chronic health conditions looking to increase their independence and quality of life. While similar, these professions are distinct and offer unique benefits to patients and their…
Every day in this country, thousands of children from all walks of life work with occupational therapists in order to feel more successful as they play, learn, and socialize—the three main “occupations” of a child or teen! If you’re a parent or caregiver, perhaps you’ve wondered whether your child could benefit from OT services, too….
