What’s the difference between physical therapy and occupational therapy?

So what exactly is the difference between occupational therapy and physical therapy? Many of you have probably heard of both terms, but do not know what to make of them because they sound similar. The difference between occupational therapy and physical therapy is that a physical therapist (PT) focuses on improving a patient’s ability to move their body, whereas an occupational therapist (OT) focuses on improving patients’ fine motor skills to help them improve their ability to perform small but important every day living tasks.

What do physical therapists do exactly?

Physical therapists work with patients to improve their movement, mobility, strength and quality of life. Through physical therapy, patients learn strategies, techniques, and exercises that help them recover from their injuries and manage pain through treatment plans tailored to their specific needs. Physical therapists also instruct patients in home exercises or recommend modifications at work to prevent future problems.

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What’s the difference between physical therapy and occupational therapy?

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What’s the difference between physical therapy and occupational therapy?
So what exactly is the difference between occupational therapy and […]
What do physical therapists do exactly?

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What do physical therapists do exactly?
Physical therapists work with patients to improve their movement, mobility, […]

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