What are the benefits of Recreation Therapy?
Physical
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Improve gross/fine motor skills
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Improve strength and mobility
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Improve range of motion
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Improve appetite
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Enhance the Immune system
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Improve blood pressure
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Reduce tension
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Improve bone strength
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Reduction of sleep disturbances
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Reduce pain
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Reduce medication dependence
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Adaptation of physical abilities
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Develop/enhance physical skills
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Stress management
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Develop resources in the community
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Improve and maintain weight
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Improve a sedentary lifestyle
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Sports rehabilitation
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Restoring function
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Use of adaptive equipment
Mental
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Enhance body image
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Improve self esteem
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Improve mental alertness
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Reduce depression
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Reduce symptoms associated with mental health disorders
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Improve cognition
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Develop coping skills
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Reduce anxiety
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Increase Independence
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Strengthen mental well-being
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Reach developmental milestones
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Enhance creativity
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Reduce symptoms of illness
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Improved ability to deal with life
Emotional
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Enhance body image
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Improve coping skills
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Enhance life satisfaction
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Reduction in social anxiety
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Improve behavioral skills
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Develop anger management techniques
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Identify/cope with triggers
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Improve self esteem
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Increase motivation
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Sense of empowerment
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Strengthen family and friend relationships
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Experience joy
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Have fun
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Improve the quality of life
Social
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Develop social skills
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Increase social opportunities
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Develop Cooperation skills
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Develop Communication Skills
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Develop friendships with peers
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Develop/maintain social skills
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Prevent social isolation
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Improve independent living skills
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Develop leisure resources
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Develop leisure skills
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Provide opportunities for inclusion
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Connection to community resources
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Engage in age appropriate activities