About this guide
About Everyday Function
An independent educational publication that explains occupational therapy and everyday rehabilitation in plain language, with sources you can check.
At a glance
- An independent educational publication, not a business
- Not affiliated with any practice, company or agency
- Offers no services and cannot give personal advice
- Every factual page lists the public sources it draws on
Everyday Function is a small reference site about occupational therapy: the profession that helps people do the daily things that matter to them, from dressing and cooking to working, playing and caring for others. It exists because the topic is widely misunderstood, and because people often meet it at a stressful moment and want a clear, calm explanation.
What this site is
It is an independent educational publication. It explains what occupational therapy is, how it compares with physical therapy, how hand rehabilitation works and how homes and routines can be adapted. Each page is written from public sources such as professional bodies, national health agencies and university medical centres, and each lists those sources at the bottom.
What this site is not
It is not a business, a clinic or a practice. It is not affiliated with any practice, company, agency or professional body, and it offers no services of any kind: no assessments, no treatment, no equipment, no bookings and no referrals. The editors are not your therapist and cannot give personal advice. The pages describe what is generally true; they cannot know your situation.
Nothing here should replace advice from your own occupational therapist, physical therapist or doctor. If something is urgent, contact your local emergency number or your doctor.
Who writes it
The pages are written and maintained by the Everyday Function editors, who are not named individuals on the site and make no claim to clinical qualifications. For that reason the site does not offer opinions of its own on treatment. It reports what named public bodies say and links to them so you can read the originals. How that works in practice is set out in the editorial standards.
How to use it
If you are new to the topic, start with the overview of what occupational therapy is, then follow the links that match your situation. If you are preparing to see a therapist, the guide to choosing a therapist and what to ask may help. Corrections and source suggestions are welcome through the contact page.