Mental Health | Pediatrics | Geriatrics | Work Rehabilitation | Ergonomics   When a disease or injury affects a person to such an extent that their performance of everyday tasks is impaired or made impossible, they are said to have a physical disability. Physical disabilities may result from any of the following medical conditions: Stroke Head injury Spinal cord injury Hand and upper limb injuries Burns Orthopaedic injuries (e.g. fracture) Repetitive strain injuries (e.g. chronic back pain) Occupational therapy intervention is geared towards helping the individual achieve a desired level of functioning in work, self-care, play and leisure. Services provided by Occupational Therapists for persons with physical disabilities include: Training in activities of daily living (ADL) like dressing, toileting, showering Mobility training e.g. Wheelchair mobilisation Caregiver training e.g teaching maid/family transfer methods, conducting   shower assessments Prescribing adaptive equipment e.g wheelchairs, pressure-relief mattress,   long-handled reacher, commodes Home assessment and modification Falls prevention education and advice Preventing and alleviating neck, back strain and headaches Driving assessment and car modification Designing and fabricating splints Scar management Fabrication and design of pressure garments Support groups Cognitive and perpetual retraining