I was told almost ten years ago now that PT as a profession was beginning to see the writing on the wall for the future emphasis of functional outcomes. PT programs became more tailored to teach functional skills and functional goals to better match funding source's expectations. I don't know that it is bad that we are all focused on function. I certainly don't think it is bad that the old division of upper body vs lower body is gone. I DO worry though that PT will continue to try to take more and more things that truly should be OT realm because of our philosophical and frame of reference differences. I hate territory wars. More than that, however, I hate to see someone doing something with a patient without understanding why they are doing it. Am I making any sense? Mary Alice
Mary Alice Cafiero, MSOTR, ATP [EMAIL PROTECTED] 972-757-3733 Fax 888-708-8683 This message, including any attachments, may include confidential, privileged and/or inside information. Any distribution or use of this communication by anyone other than the intended recipient(s) is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you are not the recipient of this message, please notify the sender and permanently delete the message from your system. On Aug 20, 2008, at 4:00 PM, Ron Carson wrote: > Just received a "flyer" offering two education workshops: > > 1. Using kinesotaping and splinting to improve UE function in children > w/ neuromuscular conditions > > 2. Functional anatomy of the upper limb and prehensile system > > #1 is offered by an OT > > #2 is offered by a PT > > It sure seems the the lines between PT and OT are becoming more and > more obscured. At least, in the realm of physical dysfunction. > > Ron > > -- > Ron Carson MHS, OT > www.OTnow.com > > > -- > Options? > www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com > > Archive? > www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]
