Occupational Therapist

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST: Occupational therapists (OTs) help people with disabilities, illnesses, or injuries improve their ability to perform everyday tasks, enabling them to live more independently. OTs work with patients of all ages and perform several key roles, including evaluating patients by reviewing their medical history and observing them, creating personalized treatment plans, and teaching essential skills for daily living. They also demonstrate exercises to relieve pain, recommend adaptive equipment, assess environments for accessibility, and educate families on patient care. OTs collaborate with doctors and other healthcare professionals to support patient recovery and well-being.

Occupational therapy also helps children with motor, cognitive, physical, and speech delays to develop their skills. It also focuses on how kids carry out daily tasks. Pediatric occupational therapists work in various settings like homes, schools, or other healthcare facilities.

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PHYSICAL THERAPIST:  A physical therapist (PT) is an allied health professional who helps to rehabilitate a patient while recovering from surgery, or a patient who has been injured or incapacitated in some way by an accident, illness, or stroke.  A physical therapist may see patients in a medical office or hospital setting, depending on the career path chosen by the physical therapist.

ATHLETIC TRAINERS: Athletic trainers work with sports teams, students, workers, or any patients or clients who may need help recuperating from an injury or need physical rehabilitation. In addition to helping people recover from injuries, they also help athletes (or other groups) prevent injuries and optimize athletic or sports performance with strength training and conditioning.

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