The primary focus of the occupational therapist is the development of adaptive skills to enhance the individual's ability to function.

Occupational therapists can treat the following:

• Hand therapy
• Splint fabrication for injuries and joint protection
• Work conditioning and ergonomic training for return to work
• Retraining for activities of daily living
• Adaptive equipment training
• Pediatric/geriatric therapy
• Cognitive stimulation/retraining