This course introduces most common occupational therapy theories and practices when working with adults with physical dysfunctions, including weakness, contractures, lack of voluntary movements, and spasticity. Students will understand normal and abnormal patterns of movement and how these relate to occupational therapy interventions. The course will focus on the main frame of references (theories) used with physical dysfunctions (including OT task Oriented, Biomechanical, & Bobath,). The course applies the discussed theories & techniques on stroke, hand injuries & orthopedic conditions treated in OT clinics. Other related therapeutic approaches and common physical dysfunctions will follow in physical dysfunctions II course.