Recovering from a life-altering stroke can be a long and arduous journey when an irascible demeanor and a litany of frustrations prolong a patient's return to normalcy. Stroke is the leading cause of ...

The use of a structured, task-oriented rehabilitation program, compared with usual rehabilitation, did not result in better motor function or recovery after 12 months for patients with moderate upper ...

Beyond physical rehabilitation, occupational therapists also work closely with psychologists and psychiatrists, particularly for patients dealing with trauma, burns or sudden changes in appearance. At ...

The role of an occupational therapist is often not fully understood, or is confused with the role of a physical therapist. What’s the differentiator? Cue the “your life by design” approach.

At a ward in Kenyatta National Hospital, clinical occupational therapist Mikie Baron moves between bedsides and rehabilitation spaces, guiding patients through everyday tasks that have become ...