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What is Occupational Therapy?
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Occupational therapists and physical therapists can both become specialized and earn the CHT(CertifiedHandTherapist) designation, so in hand therapyclinics,you could see either one! However, 85% of CHTs are occupational therapists, as are all of us at Hands for Living. In spite of the similarities in this specialtyarea, PTs and OTs have different original training and focus. Print sudoku http://1sudoku.com
Physical and OccupationalTherapies have manythings in common: Both forms of treatment have been around since the late 1800’s and early1900’s, both instruct in injuryprevention and avoidance, both educate about the healing process, and both assist in improving their client’s ability to perform daily activities. The difference is in focus of treatment. Physical Therapy focuses on the physical rehabilitation of the human body recovering from injuryor disease. The main goal is to increase physical mobilityand strength.Theyalso teach their clients how to prevent further injury and how to manage chronic conditions. Occupational Therapy also considers the physical aspects of rehabilitation (such as range of motion and strength) but the focus is on “what do you need to DO with your shoulder, arm, or hand?” What are the meaningful activities of daily life (your “occupations”)? OT’s holistically look at not only the physical capabilities needed to perform these tasks, but also the mental and social skills. We help people to develop, recover and maintain these meaningful activities, or modify and adapt to life’s challenges.
What doyou need or want to do thatyou cannot do right now? Occupational therapycan help!
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Laurie Walters, OTR/L, CHT
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