Recreational therapy, also called therapeutic recreation, is a systematic process that utilizes recreation, leisure and other activities as interventions to address the assessed needs of individuals with illnesses or disabling conditions, as a means to psychological and physical health, recovery and well-being. It may also be referred to simply as recreation therapy, and in short is the utilization and enhancement of leisure for therapeutic purposes.
Facts
FAQs
What did a scoping review find about recreational therapy for mobility in long-term care?
The scoping review Recreational Therapy to Promote Mobility in Long-Term Care, published in the Journal of Aging and Physical Activity and indexed in PubMed, reports that randomized controlled studies provided strong to moderate evidence that tai chi programs, walking, dancing, and ball games improve flexibility, functional mobility, and balance.
Connections
Associated With
Recreational therapy is used as an adjunct treatment within mental health and rehabilitative care.
Sources
1. Wikipedia
Wikipedia contributors, Wikimedia Foundation
Recreational therapy (Wikipedia)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recreational_therapy, lead section
Recreational therapy or therapeutic recreation (TR) is a systematic process that utilizes recreation, leisure, and other activities as interventions to address the assessed needs of individuals with illnesses and/or disabling conditions, as a means to psychological and physical h
In Group: Recreational and Horticultural Therapy, Introduction
Recreational therapy or therapeutic recreation (TR) is a systematic process that utilizes recreation, leisure, and other activities as interventions to address the assessed needs of individuals with illnesses and/or disabling conditions, as a means to psychological and physical health, recovery and well-being.
View the SourceReader Challenges (0)
No disputes yet. Spotted an error or a better source? Open the first one.
Sign in to dispute this or suggest a correction.