Living with arthritis

Occupational therapists play an important role in the treatment of arthritis, helping people get through their everyday activities. An OT examines people to determine how arthritis affects the things they do on a daily basis.

This video explains the symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment of this joint disorder.

In the next weeks we will study the assistance ocupational therapists can provide: design splints, recommend assistive devices and come up with plans to help people with arthritis do their daily chores.

Phrasal verbs related to health

Here you have different phrasal verbs you can use in health contexts. Read the conversation carefully and try to figure out their meaning.

This site includes more examples of phrasal verbs related to illness and lifestyle.

Office time

Office hours from 12th November will be held on:

Monday: 8:30 - 9:00 / 11:00 - 12:00
Tuesday: 8:30 - 9:00 / 11:00 - 12:00
Wednesday: 8:30 - 9:00 / 12:00 - 13:00
Thursday: 8:30 - 9:00
Friday: 9:00 - 10:00

Practice session 3

In this practice session we will discuss the benefits of optimism for health, as well as different ways to deal with unpleasant situations. While some people always see the glass as half full, others believe it is half empty. Positive thinking is good for health.

Practice session 2

Occupational therapists can help children who have a physical or cognitive disability. The objective of this practice session is to understand the role of occupational therapists in child development. We will also study the physical and intellectual traits of a child with William's syndrome. Which features are important for a health professional when communicating and working with children?

Practice session 1

During this week, we will engage in some debates about stem cell research. More specifically, we are going to discuss how stem cells can be used to treat Parkinson's disease.

Office time

Office hours from 18th September to 19th October will be held on:

Monday from 9:00  to 12:00
Tuesday from 11:00 to 12:00
Wednesday from 9:00 to 11:00