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

But rehab is only covered when the person is making progress from physical therapy, speech therapy or occupational therapy. —Carolyn Rosenblatt, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025

After her stroke, Fonseca lost control of the right side of her body and needed weeks of physical and occupational therapy. —Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025

Services include neurology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, respiratory therapy, nutritional counseling, social work, clinical research coordination and more -- all designed to address the physical, emotional and social challenges associated with ALS. —Arkansas Online, 4 Sep. 2025

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