Hand Function (Fine Motor)
Why is Hand Function Important? Role of Occupational Therapists Hand function is essential for carrying out daily living tasks, work, play and leisure. Limitations in hand function may restrict a person's occupational performance at home, school, work, and community living. How Can Occupational Therapists Help? Occupational Therapists assess hand function and identify fine motor skills that need development to achieve personal goals. Assistive equipment, prostheses, and orthoses (splints) are designed and constructed to overcome difficulties. Occupational Therapists provide developmental programs to assist with skill acquisition. A personalised approach is used to tailor therapy to the individual's goals. This allows people to do the things they want and need to do with their hands. Fine Motor Skills--essential for daily living Hand actions relate to our social and vocational roles "Fine motor skills" image by ...