Ron Carson wrote:
> 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
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Pat <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Friday, August 22, 2008
> To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
> Subj: [OTlist] Blurring the lines
>
> P> "What is the difference between OT and PT?"
>
>
>
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