Graduating senior Claire Needham learns how to combine body and mind
A lifelong dancer, Needham plans to blend ballet with a career in occupational therapy.
Giving people with autism a voice in future research
A USC-coordinated project will build formal alliances that accentuate the perspectives of autistic people, their family members and caregivers, service providers and researchers.
Face to face and through a screen, USC occupational therapist helps a client better manage her pain
An occupational therapy intervention called Lifestyle Redesign focuses on helping people “redesign” daily habits to improve their health and wellness.
When education requires in-person work during a pandemic
The USC Mrs. T.H. Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy has implemented several measures to minimize the risk of COVID-19 transmission among students, faculty, staff and patients.
From pain and intimidation to purpose and belonging: One first-gen student’s journey
As a teenager, Jasmin Sanchez suffered a painful medical emergency that taught her to stand up for herself. Now she’s a USC Dornsife undergrad determined to advocate for others.
Low Back Pain? There Might Be Options Besides Surgery
Chances are you’ve had an aching back. Sometimes it takes expert detective work and an open mind to figure out why — and fix it for good.
USC Mrs. T.H. Chan tops U.S. News’ ranking of occupational therapy programs
According to U.S. News & World Report, the USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy is once again home to the top occupational therapy educational program.
Stand-up comedian bounces back from six bedbound years, thanks to USC team
Eddie Barojas was confined to a bed for years after developing a severe lymphedema. Today — thanks to a team of physical therapists, occupational therapists, urologists and wound-care specialists — he’s back on his feet and ready to return to comedy.
USC, Peking University begin training a new generation of Chinese occupational therapists
The collaboration aims to expand occupational therapy research, education and practice in China.
China Initiative scholars’ USC work aims at unique careers back home
After Yijun “Jane” Liu and Hui “Angela” Wang earn their USC degrees, they’ll become the first occupational therapy faculty members at Peking University Health Science Center.
Rheumatoid Arthritis Can’t Hold Her Back
For a young woman living with the painful disease, occupational therapy helped her regain independence in her daily life.
These Surprising Specialists May Help You Kick Habits and Prevent Disease
Physical and occupational therapists are teaming up with physicians to provide personalize care for injury recovery, disease prevention and much more.
Keck Hospital of USC helps a widower heal during his darkest days
An occupational therapist goes above and beyond, providing the urgent care and daily encouragement that lifts her patient over a long recovery.
Patient living with rheumatoid arthritis rebounds with help from therapy at USC
Sandra Robles learns to look beyond her diagnosis and gets a new outlook on life.
Improving the health of L.A. County’s rural Latinos
By teaming with community health workers, the 16-week study ¡Vivir Mi Vida! connects underserved with lifestyle-based occupational therapy.
Grad student Diego Lopez advocates for people with disabilities
Grad serves as a teaching assistant in the same undergraduate course in which he was a former student.
How to sleep better after daylight saving time: tips from USC experts
Learn some strategies from the USC Occupational Therapy Faculty Practice to get more out of your nightly slumber.
How students can ease the transition from high school to college: More self-care, less stress
Trojans learn valuable lessons on managing time and taking better care of themselves.
Occupational therapy can improve health of young adults with diabetes, USC study shows
Research participants who completed the program improve their quality of life and good health habits
Meet some of the faculty living at USC’s residential colleges
Myka Winder brings occupational therapy expertise to Pardee Tower, helping first-year college students lead healthy, balanced lives.
Occupational therapy shown to improve lives of people in chronic pain
New study finds that treatment helps increase everyday function and confidence for patients with lumbar back pain and myalgia.
Surgery and therapy at USC offers hope for patients with lymphedema
Thanks to cutting-edge surgery and the work of USC occupational therapists, patients no longer have to suffer through pain.
Barbie’s house is no dream for dolls in wheelchairs
Play spaces can be better designed to include children (and adults) with disabilities.
No two days are alike for elite occupational therapist at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
USC alumna treats an array of teens and newborns — and she even makes hand splints for infants.