Physical and Occupational Therapy Physical and occupational
therapy may help reduce or stabilize your spasticity and improve
your daily function. This type of therapy usually takes place in
a clinic or hospital, or at home with a physical or occupational
therapist. It is often combined with other treatments. Your
therapist will design a treatment to help you: - Improve muscle
tone - Maintain or improve range of motion and mobility -
Increase strength and coordination - Improve your general care
and comfort Physical therapists typically concentrate on
improving strength and large-motor skills, like those needed for
transferring and walking. Occupational therapists usually focus
on improving fine-motor skills, like those you use to eat,
bathe, and dress. Sometimes, a physical therapist and an
occupational therapist may work together to increase strength,
mobility, and dexterity. When full recovery is not possible, the
occupational therapist can help you and your family members make
changes to your environment –