Occupational Therapy is a field within healthcare focused on helping people develop or maintain their ability to carry out daily activities, like dressing, writing, or using the bathroom. This often involves the use of assistive devices such as wheelchairs, braces, and other equipment.
Occupational therapy plays a crucial role for patients with ALS. Occupational therapists maintain regular contact with ALS patients to address their changing needs throughout the progression of the illness.
I typically keep an ALS patient's file open permanently, and do not pose a limit on the number of consultations.
— Occupational Therapist in Canada
A biomechanical device is a mechanical apparatus or tool designed to interact with and influence the movement, alignment, or biomechanics of the human body.