After an illness, injury or major change in health, everyday tasks can suddenly become difficult. Getting dressed, preparing a meal, returning to work or participating in hobbies may require new approaches.

Occupational therapists help people find practical ways to participate in the activities that give their lives meaning. This can involve rehabilitation, adapting environments, developing skills or finding alternative ways of completing everyday tasks.

World Occupational Therapy Day highlights the role these professionals play in helping people work towards greater independence.

Recovery is not always about returning to exactly how things were before. Sometimes it is about finding a new way forward.