1. Activity Analysis 🧩
What is Activity Analysis?
Breaking down an activity into its component parts to understand the demands it places on the person.
Components to Analyze
- Motor demands: Strength, ROM, coordination, endurance
- Sensory demands: Vision, touch, proprioception
- Cognitive demands: Attention, memory, problem-solving
- Psychosocial demands: Social interaction, emotional regulation
- Environmental requirements: Space, tools, setup
2. Grading and Adaptation 📈
Grading (Up or Down)
- Increase/decrease resistance
- Increase/decrease complexity
- Increase/decrease time
- Increase/decrease number of steps
- Goal: Challenge at just-right level
Adaptation
- Modify the activity itself
- Modify the environment
- Use adaptive equipment
- Goal: Enable participation despite limitations
3. Therapeutic Use of Self 🤝
The OT practitioner's planned use of personality, insights, perceptions, and judgments as part of the therapeutic process.
- Intentional relationship: Conscious choices in interaction
- Modes: Advocating, collaborating, empathizing, encouraging, instructing, problem-solving
- Rapport building: Trust, respect, empathy
4. Types of Therapeutic Activities 🎨
Creative Activities
Arts, crafts, music, drama. Expression and fine motor skills.
Games & Recreation
Social interaction, cognitive skills, gross motor. Board games, sports.
ADL Training
Direct practice of daily tasks. Dressing, grooming, eating training.
Work-Related Activities
Prevocational training, work simulation, ergonomics.
💡 Board Exam Tips - Therapeutic Activities
- ✓ Activity must be purposeful and meaningful to the client
- ✓ Just-right challenge = Not too easy, not too hard
- ✓ Grading = Changing demands; Adaptation = Compensating for limitations