Todd is practicing fine motor skills with the help of his sister. Todd is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Phil Pulleyn of Greensboro. Pictured in right photo, left to right, are Mary Newell, occupational therapist, with Max Scott of St. Michaels who is receiving therapy to improve the flexibility in his hand. Health problems due to illness, injury or trauma can affect anyone's ability to manage the everyday tasks of life. Prompt intervention and follow up to a health incident contributes to minimizing the problem or to providing an alternative, positive outcome for the patient.
Occupational therapy is concerned with our everyday skills and tasks of life.
Occupational therapists help people acquire the skills needed to engage in whatever activity is within reach after their health has been challenged. Shore Health System along with the American Occupational Therapy Association is celebrating April as National Occupational Therapy Month. Occupational therapists work with patients of all ages in hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, nursing homes, outpatient clinics, home health settings, schools, and in private practice. Currently, there are more than 60,000 occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants nationwide. They are licensed through State Boards and maintain competency and continuing education requirements.