0 someone whose job is to treat physical or mental illness by giving patients activities and helping them do things they want or need to do:
An occupational therapist can offer equipment, such as wheelchair and special cutlery, to help the patient achieve independence.
1 someone whose job is to treat people suffering from mental or physical health problems by getting them to do activities:
She qualified as an occupational therapist.
Occupational therapists are health professionals trained to assist people to overcome the limitations caused by injury or illness, emotional or psychological difficulties, developmental delay or the effects of aging.
Occupational therapists work in many different environments including schools, nursing homes, hospitals and workplaces.
Anyway, I'm working with an occupational therapist now to determine if I can wear a support brace while playing.
An occupational therapist may be needed to evaluate remaining function, particularly for those individuals who have lost a limb.
