Times Marching On in OT

As time marches on, occupational therapy does too. While some aspects of occupational therapy have developed over time many other aspects have remained the same. A unique paradox within occupational therapy is the ability to consistently use technology but adapt and develop with the progression of said technology. An example of this use of technology over time would be the partnership between NASA and Occupational Therapist to develop new adaptive technologies in the 1970s. This continues today with the use of things like an XBOX in therapy sessions and the developing technology for virtual reality in rehabilitative settings.