occupational therapy

noun

: therapy based on engagement in meaningful activities of daily life (such as self-care skills, education, work, or social interaction) especially to enable or encourage participation in such activities despite impairments or limitations in physical or mental functioning

occupational therapist noun

Examples of occupational therapy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The same payer also moved the opposite way earlier this year, expanding prior authorization to physical, speech and occupational therapy for Medicare Advantage members in specific Arizona and California plans from February 1, 2026. — Jp Montoya, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026

The complex will include additional examination rooms; outpatient physical, speech and occupational therapy; rehabilitation; and neuroinfusion services. — Luisa Yanez, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026

Psychotherapy, counseling, occupational therapy, mindfulness therapy, and lifestyle adjustments can help improve functioning ad quality of life for people who have schizophrenia. — Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 26 Sep. 2026

Those include programs in nursing, occupational therapy and physician assistant studies. — Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1915, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for occupational therapy

• brachytherapy
• chemotherapy
• cryotherapy
• hydrotherapy
• hypnotherapy
• monotherapy
• phototherapy
• psychotherapy
• sclerotherapy
• immunotherapy
• pharmacotherapy
• physiotherapy

Medical Definition

occupational therapy

noun

: therapy based on engagement in meaningful activities of daily life (as self-care skills, education, work, or social interaction) especially to enable or encourage participation in such activities despite impairments or limitations in physical or mental functioning