Occupational Therapy

What is occupational therapy? You may have heard of it, or even be familiar with the forms of physical therapy and how they can benefit people recovering from an accident, injury, or medical procedure, but occupational therapy is something entirely different. Where physical therapy is prescribed to help our bodies recover back to regular functionality after an incident, occupational therapy can help people improve a person’s basic motor skills,...

It can be hard to tell occupational and physical therapy apart if you are unfamiliar with the field. Both types of treatment fall under the category of rehabilitative services and have many things in common, but there are a few key differentiators that can help you determine which is right for you. The most fundamental difference between the two is that occupational therapy takes a holistic approach to treatment, while physical therapy focuses on...

The American Occupational Therapy Association defines an occupational therapist as someone who “helps people across their lifespan participate in the things they want and/or need to do through the therapeutic use of everyday activities, or occupations.” At Theradynamics, we aim to restore, adapt and modify pain and disabilities through exercises, education, training, and tools. Occupational therapy is for people of all ages, and has a variety...

Learning to balance your physical and mental health is essential to maintaining a functional lifestyle. Most people know that occupational therapy works to help people recuperate from physical illness, but what most people don't know is that occupational therapy actually originated in psychiatric hospitals to help people with their mental health. Through occupational therapies, psychiatric hospitals could engage their patients in meaningful activ...

Sensory processing disorder or SPD is a common condition that affects nearly one in six children. SPD interferes with the way the brain processes sensory information, such as tastes, smells, textures, sounds, and sights. Dealing with SPD can be difficult for children, as they are constantly being exposed to new types of stimuli. Typically speaking, SPD means that you are overly sensitive to certain stimuli, but some SPD patients suffer from under...

Driving is the most dangerous thing that people do almost every day. With over 620 auto accidents happening each day in New York City alone, it’s no surprise that auto injuries are a common occurrence. Reduced range of motion, stiffness, and headaches are commonly faced by auto accident survivors for weeks and sometimes even years after the crash. Whether you’ve been injured in an accident recently or you can still feel the aches of an older ...

School can be difficult for all types of students. Whether you are just getting your children into school, or they’ve been attending for a few years now, it is important to keep track of their academic progress. Though any serious developmental delays are likely to be noticed early on, if your student begins struggling in the classroom, it is best to seek a solution as soon as possible. Occupational therapy is a form of therapy that helps those...

Autism is a common cognitive disorder faced by roughly 1 in 50 children here in the United States. Despite being so common, many people do not know what autism is or how it affects those who have it. Autism comes in many forms and can manifest differently from person to person. It can be recognized in children as early as 2, but as late as 4 for some. Early diagnosis can greatly improve developmental outcomes, and occupational therapy can help re...

Motor skills refer to the movement and coordination of the body. Developing these motor skills allows us to do precise motions needed for everyday activities such as opening jars, writing on paper, opening bags, and picking up small objects. Grip strength, arch development, and finger isolation all play a role in the development of these fine motor functions.  Occupational therapy for motor skills is a practice dedicated to helping people develo...

If you have ever suffered a serious injury, there is a chance that you may have gone to see a physical therapist. As a patient, you would go a few times a week to help strengthen and recover from that injury. This is a great example of outpatient therapy. You go and get help in the recovery process and learn ways to heal on your own. Inpatient therapy is more involved.  Inpatient therapy means staying in a facility that helps you recover until y...