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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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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A Fresh Take on Occupational Therapy Let me guess: when you hear the words “occupational therapy,” your first thought might be something along the lines of “Isn’t that for people who can’t manage?” Or maybe, “That’s only for people who are really struggling, right?” For a long time, the way we’ve spoken about therapy—of any
How Occupational Therapy Can Help Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a complex and often unpredictable neurological condition that affects the central nervous system. It can bring about physical, emotional, and cognitive challenges that vary from person to person. For those living with MS, everyday tasks can become difficult and sometimes impossible without support. This is where
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How Can an Occupational Therapist Help? What is Lupus and How Can an Occupational Therapist Help? Lupus is a complex and often misunderstood autoimmune disease that affects millions of people worldwide. While it presents differently from one person to the next, lupus can significantly impact a person’s ability to live a normal, active life. Occupational
How Can an Occupational Therapist Help You? Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) is a condition that affects how the brain and body communicate. It results in neurological symptoms that appear similar to those seen in conditions like epilepsy, stroke, or multiple sclerosis but without the structural damage to the nervous system that typically characterises those conditions.
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