Since our previous profile in 2018, we’ve received 145 occupational therapy titles from 16 different publishers. The books range from $16.95 to $300 with an average cost of $83.33.  

Listed below are a handful of recent occupational therapy book reviews we’d like to highlight from Doody’s Review Service.

Applied Pathophysiology for Occupational Therapy: A Guide for Clinical Decision Making 

“This book represents a valuable addition to the body of resources available for occupational therapy education…Its comprehensive yet accessible presentation of pathophysiology makes it a practical resource for both learning and clinical reference, supporting informed decision-making and evidence-based practice across a variety of settings.” Cara Lekovitch, CScD, MOT, OTR/L, BCG, FNAP 

Clinical Pathways: An Occupational Therapy Assessment for Range of Motion and Manual Muscle Strength, 2nd Edition 

“This book is an essential resource for occupational therapy students, educators, and clinicians as it serves as not only a comprehensive guide to range of motion (ROM) and manual muscle testing (MMT) for the entire body, but it also features clinical case scenarios and anatomy review activities at the end of each chapter to help readers apply key concepts to practice.” Erin Peterson, DHSc, OTR, CHT 

Functional and Occupational Performance in Older Adults, 5th Edition 

“This book has served as a unique resource to support best practices in the health, well-being, and quality of life of older adults for 30 years, since the first edition was published in 1994….[It] is expected that this new edition will continue to serve as a valuable contribution to occupational therapy education and practice.” Elizabeth DeIuliis, OTD, OTR/L, CLA, FNAP, FAOTA 

Nature-Based Allied Health Practice: Creative and Evidence-Based Strategies 

“This book leads the way in creating an evidence-based guide to returning health to its roots and bringing practice outside. [It] is a necessary challenge to modern practices providing practical and easy to use strategies to develop nature-based intervention…[This] is an incredibly valuable evidence-based text and toolkit for modern practitioners and students.” Kasey Stepansky, CScD, OTR/L, C/NDT, CBIS 

Occupational Therapy and Women’s Health: A Practitioner Guide 

“This book significantly contributes to [women’s health occupational therapy] as the sole resource of its kind available to OT and OTA students, new practitioners, and seasoned practitioners. It provides a comprehensive yet accessible overview of the field while offering practical information that can be immediately applied.” Mara Podvey, PhD, OTR, PMH-C, FAOTA