Hello Chuck: The whole concept of "functional training" is very etheral. I see the word function in everything from orthopedic surgeons all the way to recreational therapists.
What I'm trying to say is that limiting physical therapist to functional training as it relates to movement and mobility is really no limit at all. With a few notable exceptions, all function involves movement and most involves mobility. While applauding AOTA's efforts, I just don't see how the modified language is going to prevent encroachment. I think the key word for limiting PT's practice is in "function" as it relates to self-care, mobility, etc. Ron ----- Original Message ----- From: Chuck Willmarth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, March 05, 2007 To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Subj: [OTlist] PT's and Functional Trainig CW> Ron, CW> Are you suggesting that physical therapists do not (or should not) CW> provide functional training? CW> Chuck CW> -----Original Message----- CW> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] CW> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On CW> Behalf Of Ron Carson CW> Sent: Friday, March 02, 2007 11:20 PM CW> To: [email protected] CW> Subject: [OTlist] PT's and Functional Trainig CW> Hello All: CW> Recently, I receive something from AOTA talking about PT's and CW> self-care training. In part, the message states: CW> "AOTA and state OT associations have lobbied state legislatures to CW> ensure that state PT licensure laws reflect this context by including CW> language that states that functional training is related to 'movement CW> and mobility.'" CW> I know that States where PT's have tried to expand their scope of CW> practice to include ADL's, OT's have rallied to have the above CW> language INCLUDED. CW> But, I don't really understand how limiting PT's to 'movement and CW> mobility' really limits their practice, or significantly separates CW> them from OT. I understand that the OT role includes cognition, but CW> many, many patient's don't have cognitive factors limiting their daily CW> living. CW> Am I missing something here?? CW> Ron CW> -- CW> Options? CW> www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com CW> Archive? CW> www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] CW> ************************************************************************ CW> ************** CW> Enroll in Boston University's post-professional Master of Science for CW> OTs Online. Gain the skills and credentials to propel your career. CW> www.otdegree.com/otn CW> ************************************************************************ CW> ************** -- 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 **************************************************************************************
