In the recent Advance for OT, Dec 12, 2005, there's an article on page
30 called "Rehab for Parkinson". The article's headings include:
1. Mobility
2. Dexterity and Coordination
The mobility section is about PT and includes such statements as:
"Studies show that [PT] that incorporates functionally specific
training can improve stride length, seep cadence,..."
[PT] intervention should feature activities that incorporate the
interaction between gait training, balance activities and
posture in a functional context"
"For example, have patients perform gait training in the context
of a homemaking activity that requires her to scan an area for
objects and then reach to retrieve them."
The dexterity section is about OT and includes such statements as:
"[OT] interventions and adaptive techniques that minimize the
negative effects of tremors can improve performance in self
care, leisure and work-related activities."
"Strengthening through functional activity performance, with or
without adaptations, is beneficial to improve grip strength,
fine motor control and overall coordination"
"As a result, ADL performance, leisure activities and overall
quality of life may also get better"
It seems to me that this article, which is co-authored by an OT,
perpetuates the sad reality that OT is UE and PT is LE. Or at least PT
is LE WHEN EVER PT's work with OT's.
Ron
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