Founder and CEO of Macon Occupational Medicine, Leonard Bevill, is a seasoned occupational therapist and ergonomist with 25 years of experience in providing Occupational Medicine programs to businesses and industries at local and national levels. In 1990, the Georgia Southern University graduate Leonard Bevill bagged a Bachelor of Science Degree in Recreational Therapy.
Recreational Therapy falls under the many therapy strategies used in Physical Rehabilitation. It is the science of restoring physical functioning, emotional well-being, and overall health through prescribed leisure activities. These activities may include sports and board games, art, music, gardening, or other pastimes the patient is interested in. When taken seriously, there are a plethora of benefits that arise from recreational therapy.
A 2018 study showed that bodily movements from activities associated with recreational therapy release feel-good chemicals that help combat anxiety and depression and keep patients in good shape, which boosts their self-image and confidence.
Additionally, increased social interaction is encouraged in recreational therapy through group games such as chess and possibly group therapy. The feeling of belonging to a community increases their level of joy while the games stimulate their cognitive faculties and boosts brainpower.
Recreational Therapy falls under the many therapy strategies used in Physical Rehabilitation. It is the science of restoring physical functioning, emotional well-being, and overall health through prescribed leisure activities. These activities may include sports and board games, art, music, gardening, or other pastimes the patient is interested in. When taken seriously, there are a plethora of benefits that arise from recreational therapy.
A 2018 study showed that bodily movements from activities associated with recreational therapy release feel-good chemicals that help combat anxiety and depression and keep patients in good shape, which boosts their self-image and confidence.
Additionally, increased social interaction is encouraged in recreational therapy through group games such as chess and possibly group therapy. The feeling of belonging to a community increases their level of joy while the games stimulate their cognitive faculties and boosts brainpower.
