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Occupational therapy can hep you with fibromyalgia

How an Occupational Therapist Can Help You When Living With Fibromyalgia

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May is Fibromyalgia Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness of a condition that affects many South Africans but is often misunderstood. Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that can cause widespread pain, fatigue, sleep difficulties, brain fog, and increased sensitivity to stress and sensory input. While there is currently no cure, there are many ways […]

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I want to be an Occupational Therapist

I want to be an occupational therapist.

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What do I need to achieve this goal? Occupational Therapy (OT) is one of those careers that blends science, empathy, and real-world impact in a way that few professions can. In South Africa, where the healthcare system is diverse and often stretched, occupational therapists play a vital role in helping people regain independence, return to

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March is Endometriosis Awareness Month

Endometriosis & Occupational Therapy

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Occupational Therapy: Supporting Women in Everyday Life March is globally recognised as Endometriosis Awareness Month — a time to spotlight a chronic condition that affects millions of women worldwide yet remains widely misunderstood and underdiagnosed. Endometriosis is far more than severe period pain: it’s a chronic inflammatory condition that can profoundly affect a woman’s daily

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Understanding CPRS

Understanding Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)

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An Occupational Therapist’s Perspective As an occupational therapist working with people who experience persistent pain, I meet clients whose symptoms sometimes seem to go far beyond a typical injury or recovery process. They might describe burning sensations, swelling, changes in skin colour or temperature, and pain that feels disproportionate to the original cause. For many

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What is a Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE)?

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Who Can Benefit From One, and How Does an Occupational Therapist Perform It? When life throws us a curveball—an injury, illness, or chronic condition—returning to work or daily routines isn’t always straightforward. That’s where a Functional Capacity Evaluation comes in. It’s a powerful, evidence-based tool occupational therapists use to assess a person’s functional abilities in

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