occupational therapy

noun

a form of therapy in which patients are encouraged to engage in vocational tasks or expressive activities, as art or dance, usually in a social setting.

noun

med treatment of people with physical, emotional, or social problems, using purposeful activity to help them overcome or learn to deal with their problems

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Derived Forms

occupational therapist, noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of occupational therapy¹

First recorded in 1910–15

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Example Sentences

He spent months rehabilitating, doing physical and occupational therapy and regaining strength.

From Outside Online

Scott had a voice caregiver, a PT caregiver, an occupational therapy caregiver, and a nurse that came to his house once a week, all of which allowed him to progress steadily.

From The Daily Beast

The costumery's good occupational therapy for me, too, as my pricked and calloused fingertips testify.

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