I agree with the delineation provided by Ron.? As OTs though, we need not be afraid to address the physical limitation that is a barrier to the person's occupational profile.? Funny how we spend 100s of dollars a year on continuuing education that mainly focus on the impairment level, also I might add that these courses are usually endorsed by AOTA.?Funny how AOTA has this article called the practice framwork in which the restoration of?client factors a) body functions b) body structures is clearly outlined.
I think the UE/LE divide has evolved out of professional courtesy over the years mainly in the relm of outpatient clinics.? I would have no objections for a PT to treat a UE/hand if they are skilled to do so.? I would have no objections for an OT to treat the LE if they are skilled to do so (I have?seldom heard of this happening though).? I think the complexeties of the of body functions and structures are large enough that both disciplines should share in the workload of research and treatment.? Again, I strongly believe that to stop treating the UE would be professional suicide for Occupational Therapy, as Ron is unfortunately experiencing firsthand in his quest to become an "occupation as an only?means" therapist. Is this record player broken?? I keep hearing the same song over and over again.? Smile! Chris Nahrwold MS, OTR -----Original Message----- From: Ron Carson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Sent: Tue, 21 Oct 2008 4:47 pm Subject: [OTlist] Clearly DelineatingOT and PT? Our most recent discussion leads me to ask this question: Can you CLEARLY delineate the role between PT and OT? My Answer: PT is most indicated when the FOCUS of concern (by referral source and/or patient) is on body parts or body processes. OT is most indicated when the FOCUS of concern is on human occupation. Ron -- Ron Carson MHS, OT -- 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]
