No systematic review of occupational therapy intervention in obesity has been done yet, but there have been a few studies that explore the role (see below). Could obesity be an area of untapped OT potential?

Memory impairments are one of the most common things we think about as we age.  But, older adults have access to few evidence-based interventions to improve memory.  Most of our clients aren’t aware that memory problems are amenable to treatment, and providing them with supports can help them feel more hopeful, optimistic and proactive.

Patients working to restore upper extremity function post stroke deserve intervention that is meaningful and effective.

The good news is that review after review demonstrates that real, functional activities are the best way to restore upper extremity function after stroke.

Although mindfulness practice dates back thousands of years, it’s only over the past few decades that it has begun to filter into mainstream culture.

But how is mindfulness related to occupational therapy?