What is Occupational Therapy?
What is Occupational Therapy?
Occupational therapy is a health profession concerned with promoting health and well-being through occupation. Occupation refers to everything that people do during the course of everyday life. The primary goal of occupational therapy is to enable people to participate in the occupations which give meaning and purpose to their lives. Occupational therapists may assume different roles such as advising on health risks in the workplace, safe driving for older adults, and programs to promote mental health for youth.
Advantages of occupational therapist
Advantages of occupational therapist
Improvement of Autonomy
Occupational therapy helps individuals develop, recover, or maintain the skills necessary for daily activities. This includes activities such as dressing, eating, working, and moving around.
Physical Rehabilitation
Occupational therapists work with people who have suffered injuries, undergone surgeries, or have chronic illnesses to improve their strength, coordination, and mobility.
Environment Adaptation
They assess and modify living and working environments to make them more accessible and safe, thereby promoting greater independence and quality of life.
Pain and Stress Management
Occupational therapy can include techniques to manage chronic pain and reduce stress, thus improving the overall well-being of patients.
Development of Cognitive Abilities
Occupational therapists also help improve cognitive abilities, such as memory, attention, and planning, which is crucial for individuals with neurological or psychiatric disorders.
Early Interventions
In children, occupational therapy can identify and treat developmental delays or learning disorders, thereby helping to improve school performance and social participation.
Injury Prevention
Occupational therapists teach techniques and exercises to prevent injuries related to repetitive movements, poor posture, and other professional risk factors.
Improvement of Quality of Life
By helping individuals achieve their personal and professional goals, occupational therapy contributes to a better quality of life and greater personal satisfaction.
Why consult an occupational therapist?
Why consult an occupational therapist?
The occupational therapist can be called upon for various reasons: as a preventative measure, post-injury, in a situation of temporary disability, or more generally when an illness is limiting the person’s ability to exercise or conduct daily activities in complete autonomy.
Your occupational therapist in Montreal’s West Island and L’Île-Perrot
Your occupational therapist in Montreal’s West Island and L’Île-Perrot
The Cappino difference
At Cappino, our occupational therapist in the West Island of Montreal and L’Île-Perrot work within an interdisciplinary team, providing premium and personalized care in a modern and welcoming environment. Each treatment is completed in our private treatment rooms. Our approach is based on evidence-based therapies to expedite injury recovery and enhance quality of life.
Testimonials from satisfied patients
Testimonials from satisfied patients
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Accupunture with Sylvain - has helped me with various issues over the past 15 yrs, highly recommend.
Anna Lo Giudice
May 28, 2024I feel fortunate to have Kelly as my physiotherapist at Cappino Dorval. Despite the ways I find to injure myself, she gets me back to it and pain free in no time. Athlete, active adult, or average klutz; Cappino has what you need to bounce back.
Caroline D
November 15, 2023Nice and professional service, follow ups, reception and the therapists are highly professionals, no objections , no problems, if you got an injury you visit them the price is worth for the service they give
Juan Camilo Márquez Pérez
July 27, 2023 -
Anna gives the best massages! I have lower back pain, and she really knows what she's doing! I may arrive with pain, but always leave pain-free and relaxed. Highly, highly recommend Anna Malone! Will be making my visits a monthly recurrence!
Lyubomira Moskova
May 26, 2023Olesya is a dedicated osteopath. Her skills are extraordinary. Cappino Dorval is a well run clinic and very clean.
Angela U
May 9, 2023Wonderful, caring competent people in a warm and clean environment! It is always a pleasure to go to my monthly appointment.
Leigh Johnston
May 5, 2023
Consult a occupational therapist
Consult a occupational therapist
If you have any questions regarding occupational therapy or want to enhance your quality of life, contact our clinic today.
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Health and well-being through occupational therapy
Health and well-being through occupational therapy
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