Come on, help me answer this question....

Here's what I've come up with so far:

Ron's answer> Hello Lance:

Ron's answer> Of course the most common division between OT and PT is UE
Ron's answer> and  LE  -  but I don't buy this. Unfortunately, it is not
Ron's answer> easy  to  clearly  say,  "this"  is  PT  and "this" is OT,
Ron's answer> there's just too much overlap between the professions.But,
Ron's answer> here's  my "best guess" at a possible division.

Ron's answer> Generally,  I think of PT is being better skilled to treat
Ron's answer> acute   medical   problems   relating  to  musculoskeletal
Ron's answer> conditions.  I  tend  to  think of OT as better skilled to
Ron's answer> treat chronic issues relating to

Now,  my  above  ATTEMPT is pretty lame. Obviously, I'm struggling. I've
never  had  to  put  in  writing how to divide PT and OT.... HUUUMMMHHH,
maybe this is a topic for an OTnews article...

Any way, I could use some help!

Ron

----- Original Message -----
From: Ron Carson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Friday, July 15, 2005
To:   OTlist <[email protected]>
Subj: [OTlist] Tough Question

RC> Hello:

RC> Here's a tough question:

quote>> Ron,

quote>> what is the best way to divide the resposibilities between PT and
quote>> OT?

RC> The  above  question  was  written by a PT in private practice living in
RC> California.

RC> Accurately and clearly delineating "our" differences is difficult.

RC> Anyone willing to offer an answer?????

RC> Ron




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