I certainly don't subscribe to the whole UE/LE concept, and I
constantly find myself explaining myself to other providers, employers
and patients.
So, how do you describe the difference?
Generally, I visualize and articulate the following:
When the focus of treatment is on a body part (leg, arm, hand,
foot, etc), then it's PT. When the focus of treatment is on
occupation, then it's OT.
Obviously overlap exists between body parts and occupation, but it's
the FOCUS of treatment (i.e. the goals) separating PT and OT.
In home health, a GREAT place for OT, I really find that this
treatment approach integrates well with PT and patient outcomes.
Ron
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P> "What is the difference between OT and PT?"
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