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

Nursing, occupational therapy and dental hygiene were not included in PAR’s analysis. —Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 31 Aug. 2025

Nashville State also offers an occupational therapy assistance program, which may involve helping patients after surgery, car crashes, strokes or other ailments. —Beth Warren, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025

More information regarding programs and services such as occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech and language services is available at this link. —Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2025

The new location will open to patients Aug. 4 and include primary care, specialty care, lab services, imaging, an endoscopy lab for outpatient gastrointestinal procedures, an immediate care center and physical and occupational therapy. —Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 30 July 2025

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