What is the difference between a Physical Therapist (PT) and Occupational Therapist (OT)?

Question

I’ve asked multiple people and have never gotten a clear answer. They’re always consulted together in the hospital, but I’m sure they have different responsibilities.

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Answer 1

At my skilled nursing facility, the unwritten rule is OT does uppers and PT does lowers, but PT essentially works on strengthening your body and getting places whereas OT is about using things in your environment.