Introduction

Pain is an uncomfortable feeling that tells you something may be wrong. It can be steady, throbbing, stabbing, aching, pinching, or described in many other ways. Sometimes, it's just a nuisance, like a mild headache. Other times it can be debilitating.

Or - refers to the assessment of how physical pain affects a person's ability to function in daily life, work, school, or other activities.

Developmental milestones

An Occupational Therapist evaluates:

Location of pain (where it occurs)
Intensity of pain (mild, moderate, severe)
Frequency and duration (constant or intermittent)
Activities that worsen or relieve the pain
Impact on daily functioning

The OT looks at how pain affects a person's ability to:

Work or perform job tasks
Sit, stand, walk, or lift objects
Care for themselves (dressing, bathing, cooking)
Participate in school activities
Concentrate, learn, and maintain productivity
Engage in leisure and social activities

Examples:

a person who suffers a neck or back injury in a motor vehicle accident may experience chronic pain that makes it difficult to sit for long periods, lift objects, or perform work duties. The OT would assess these limitations and document them in a report.

Pain

Introduction

Developmental milestones

The OT looks at how pain affects a person's ability to:

Examples:

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