Occupational physiology

Description

The complex physiology of specific jobs and its relation to disorders and medical conditions and the way to optimize health, work ability, and productivity.

Occupations requiring this skill

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Skill demand overview
  • Essential in 2 occupations
  • Optional in 3 occupations
  • Total: 5 occupations
  • Most common in: ISCO major group 2 (Professionals)

Essential for

  • Occupational therapist
    Occupational therapists assist individuals or groups with occupational limitations due to diseases, physical disorders, and temporary or permanent mental disabilities in regaining …
  • Occupational therapy assistant
    Occupational therapy assistants support occupational therapists by working with people and communities to enhance their ability to engage in the occupations they want to, need to, …

Optional for

  • Kinesiologist
    A Kinesiologist is a healthcare and movement science professional who studies human motion and applies this knowledge to improve health, fitness, rehabilitation, and performance. T…
  • Ergonomist
    Ergonomists analyse the design of equipment, furniture, and systems in order to improve it toward safer, healthier, and more efficient ones. They strive to improve the interaction …
  • Physiologist
    A Physiologist is a scientist who studies the functions and mechanisms of living organisms, focusing on how cells, tissues, organs, and systems work together to support life. Physi…

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Last updated on February 18, 2026

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