4 replies to this topic

[xMaddiex]

as some of you may know, since my boyfriends accident i was inspired to become a physiotherapist that works in rehab, however, ive since heard my boyfriend talk about an occupational therapist and i was wondering what the difference is. please get back to me on this one as its kind of important to me. thanx a million, maddie xxx

[Lucydog]

Forgive me for seeming a bit critical here, but could you just not do a bit of research on Google rather than asking us? Its not rocket science you know.

[Jilly]

As far as I know a Physio does physical stuff like bones and muscles, etc - treatment and prevention of injuries, positioning, etc body maintainence really... and a Occupational therapist does things like life skills.
I work with an OT looking after a little girl at school, who had a head injury and the OT does all sorts of things like fatigue management, communication, coping skills, even behavioural issues. Ive half heartedly thought about training in it myself - its pretty interesting.

[xMaddiex]

i did look on goggle but the results werent all that great. thanks for the help jilly, now im all unconfused.

[juless]

It's pretty simple

physical therapy does all things related to exercise and walking and physical movement
occupational do things like adjust you and your environment to the disability for example you may need special cooking equipment, or our car to be adjusted that's what they do make every day functions fit, they usually work together