Occupational therapy (OT) is a form of rehabilitation therapy that helps you perform daily tasks. Learn the benefits, risks, what to expect, and how to find an occupational therapist.

Believe it or not, the occupational therapy profession has deep roots in mental health care that span as far back as World War I. When the Soldiers Rehabilitation Act of 1918 was signed ...

While occupational therapy and physical therapy are very similar fields, a few key differences set the two rehabilitative sciences apart. Both therapies help people regain mobility and heal from ...

Occupational therapists help people experiencing illness, injury or disability develop or regain daily life skills. A master’s degree or professional doctorate in occupational therapy is the ...

She was recently named the American Occupational Therapy Association’s (AOTA) first vice president of diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, access and belonging (DEIJAB), where she aims to bolster ...

In psychiatry, occupational therapy encompasses not only the individual-therapist relationship but also occupational activities and group work. In clinical practice, having multiple individuals ...

The UAB Department of Occupational Therapy is proud to share the doctoral capstone projects of its entry-level clinical doctorate in occupational therapy degree (OTD) program students. The program’s ...

About the program The Department of Health Behavior and Nutrition Sciences (HBNS) offers a 3+3 BS/OTD program that allows students to complete both the Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Integrated ...

April is Occupational Therapy Month, an important time to highlight the value and significance of the occupational therapy profession. Occupational therapists can work in many different settings ...

Note: UAB’s Department of Occupational Therapy has transitioned its entry-level program to a Clinical Doctorate in Occupational Therapy. As a result, the UAB entry-level Master of Science in ...