In the Special Hospital “Bukovička banja” work or occupational therapy is an integral part of the treatment and rehabilitation of patients. It is used to restore mental functions, which are in many diseases quite damaged and those are: memory, recallection, perception, logical reasoning, etc. , as well as muscle function: strength, speed, agility and endurance.
Occupational therapy is used for the purpose of engaging creative potential in patients (making tapestries and other handicrafts), because patients put their mind off their injury to easily overcome the most difficult phase of their illness.Pre professional occupational therapy aims to prepare the patient for return to his old job or another easier job. Occupation therapy is also used with children who have developmental delays in order to establish better coordination and improved life quality.