Hello All: Recently, I receive something from AOTA talking about PT's and self-care training. In part, the message states:
"AOTA and state OT associations have lobbied state legislatures to ensure that state PT licensure laws reflect this context by including language that states that functional training is related to 'movement and mobility.'" I know that States where PT's have tried to expand their scope of practice to include ADL's, OT's have rallied to have the above language INCLUDED. But, I don't really understand how limiting PT's to 'movement and mobility' really limits their practice, or significantly separates them from OT. I understand that the OT role includes cognition, but many, many patient's don't have cognitive factors limiting their daily living. Am I missing something here?? Ron -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] ************************************************************************************** Enroll in Boston University's post-professional Master of Science for OTs Online. Gain the skills and credentials to propel your career. www.otdegree.com/otn **************************************************************************************
