US Medical Term · procedures
Occupational Therapy
Terapia ocupacional
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Occupational Therapy |
| Spanish (Español) | Terapia ocupacional |
| Chinese (中文) | 職能治療 |
| Korean (한국어) | 작업치료 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Trị liệu nghề nghiệp |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Occupational therapy |
| Portuguese (Português) | Terapia ocupacional |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | กิจกรรมบำบัด |
| Japanese (日本語) | 作業療法 |
What it means
Occupational therapy helps you regain or improve your ability to perform everyday tasks — such as dressing, cooking, writing, or using a computer — after illness, injury, or disability. A licensed occupational therapist assesses how your condition affects daily life and works with you on practical skills and adaptations. Sessions may include exercises to build fine motor skills, training with adaptive equipment, home safety assessments, and strategies for managing fatigue or pain. The goal is to maximize independence and quality of life in your home, workplace, and community.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
My neurologist recommended occupational therapy to help me regain hand function.
Mi neurólogo recomendó terapia ocupacional para ayudarme a recuperar la función de la mano.
Is occupational therapy covered under my rehabilitation benefits?
¿La terapia ocupacional está cubierta en mis beneficios de rehabilitación?
I need occupational therapy to relearn daily tasks after my stroke.
Necesito terapia ocupacional para reaprender las tareas cotidianas después de mi derrame cerebral.
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Last reviewed: September 2026