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

Hand therapy falls under occupational hand therapists – most CHT’s (certified hand therapists) are OTs. So any injury rehab from elbow to fingertips, and also for some brachial plexus/peripheral nerve injuries