Hiya Todd and All, Yes, you are correct and make the strongest point, "under the direction of a doctor." The TEAM Concept is also just as important. Both OT, RT and PT attend the basic training school and then separate and go on to their finishing schools to become their specialities. I've also never met a dummy either and the women tend to be fertile (just kidding) Best Wishes In a message dated 4/19/2009 2:54:39 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [email protected] writes:
Good Day W ! I just wanted to stress here that no matter the difference between the jobs of PTs and OTs and the functions they perform, everything they do are typically under the direction of a doctor and all 3 of them (plus YOU) should ultimately be acting as a TEAM. Sometimes a doc's orders are as simple as "strength and function training as appropriate." It's up to you, the OT and PT to work out what "appropriate" really means. Other times a doc's orders are very specific based on provblems a patient or PT/OT discusses with him/her... i.e., "Stretch R arm and shoulder, increase ROM to assist patient's independence in dental and facial hygeine." And then it's still a team effort. Most of us know this... but for those who don't, this is what you should expect... or even insist upon. Best wishes, --Tod ---- [email protected] wrote: > Hi Danny. You've mentioned this before and so have some others and I > just wanted to be sure we are on the same level. A physical therapist, works > with the nerves, muscles and strength of your body. > An occupational therapist, works to achieve your life's goals. > Also, I have known some OTs and PTs who have stepped out of their > speciality to inspires others with their talents. > > Best Wishes **************Access 350+ FREE radio stations anytime from anywhere on the web. Get the Radio Toolbar! (http://toolbar.aol.com/aolradio/download.html?ncid=emlcntusdown00000003)
