Physical Therapy Versus Occupational Therapy

I have always been passionate about helping people. This, coupled with the fact that my favorite subject has always been health, especially human anatomy, is the reason I decided I wanted to work within the medical field. I was in 8th grade when I decided that I wanted to become a physical therapist. As a physical therapy patient myself, I really connected with my therapist; she was caring and compassionate, put her patients’ needs first, and was dedicated to the excellence of her practice. She has had a huge influence on my decision to become a physical therapist. It was observing her that I realized I possess all those same qualities, and that I could excel in this profession.

Without occupational therapists, millions of people would struggle to live their everyday lives. Occupational therapists give specialized assistance to people with physical, developmental, social or emotional problems. This assistance is used to live productive and independent or semi independent lives. Occupational therapists can be used, and is effective for people of all ages. Many people have not heard of occupational therapy and are not aware of the positive impact it has on members of our society. With this paper I want to spread the knowledge that I have on occupational therapy. Many people that could benefit from occupational therapy do not even know that it exists. This career is difficult for everyone involved, but the impact it has

Physical Therapist/Occupational Therapist’s careers are on the rise! According to my interest in adaptive technology, and my passion for helping others, a career as a Physical Therapist/Occupational Therapist (PTOT) appears to be a very positive, and a rewarding career choice for me! As a result, as a PTOT I will be working with new adaptive technologies and career advancement, reveling in ultimate job security, and new methodologies, open to growing employment opportunities, experiencing unlimited options, and the rewards of helping others to be healthy, healthy and knowing I had a part in a their recovery is key. However, as I embark on this career path as a PTOT that I have considered all the positive attributes, and the negative

A job in any type of therapeutic healthcare can be a rewarding and satisfying job. However, I believe that occupational therapy is a special and extremely rewarding field. A field in which I am over the moon passionate about and completely infatuated with. It is the thought of helping people who have been through horrible tragedies to turn everything around and live a happy healthy life that drives me the most. I feel very strongly as though this profession is where I am meant to work in and make a difference in patient’s lives. The more I research topics and studies of occupational therapy the more infatuated with the field I become because it is much more than just a job. To me, this career is a lifestyle

Many times when a people think of an occupational therapist, they might think of a career counselor and personality tests. They might think of a therapist telling that this job would be “the perfect fit with their personality”. But that is far from what occupational therapy is. Occupational Therapist work with people recover and learn skills that are valuable to be part of society. Occupational therapists work with all age groups of people. They work with people who need assistance due to serious health problems (stroke heart attack amputation), delay in growth (mainly in children), or pyschological problems (Alzhemier’s, PTSD) (“Modern occupational thereapy”). They teach patients the

Dr. Winstein’s lecture really spoke to me, as a physical therapy student. There is so much to consider when choosing this career path, as well as so much to strive for. The lecture started with a thought-provoking question:

I accumulated over 100 observation hours in rehabilitation, pediatrics, and post surgery therapy. By interacting with a wide variety of people, these experiences further developed my interpersonal communication skills. From helping children to grasp a pencil, to aiding elder patients recovering from surgery, I understood how OT’s could benefit people of all ages and abilities across a lifespan. I learned hands on how the therapeutic use of everyday activities could help individuals live functional lives through the use of meaningful occupations. By working with individuals who face a challenge, I was able to show compassion and empathy when caring for others, which in turn gave me self-fulfillment in my own

Going out into the community and asking people what their definition of occupational therapy is, enhanced the fact that there are not only several different definitions of occupational therapy, but many people are unaware of the true definition, role, and impact occupational therapist have on individuals and society. I asked five different individuals if they knew what occupational therapy was and how they would define it. Everyone said they knew what it was, but yet they still seemed to lack important aspects of the definition. The five people I

I do not just want to treat each patient as a duty and move on to the next; I want to treat them like family and leave a memorable impact on their life, as well as my own. I hope to develop new methods for helping people reach their fullest potential, and I want to share that knowledge with countries that are not as progressive as we are in the United States. The College of Human Ecology values my decision to share my knowledge with the world by providing a variety of opportunities that allow me to apply my education to real world issues. I aspire to make a lasting difference in the occupational therapy

Ever since I was young I knew I wanted to work with and help others. Now at that young age I imagined being a teacher or a veterinarian. As I’ve grown older I’ve discovered both those careers weren’t exactly what I wanted. My dreams have changed slightly but I do still have the same dream of helping others. I hope to go into the medical field and become a physical therapist. Physical therapy is a career that not only reaches my goal of helping others but reaches other goals I have developed as I’ve grown up. One thing I know now is that I want to be someone who helps people get back on track and become their best self. Along with that I hope to help prevent future injuries and issues.

When people come upon a difficulty in life, they search for somewhere to turn to. More

Physical and occupational therapists have the opportunity to improve someone’s life. Even though both jobs are improving someone’s life, they treat each patient’s individual problems differently and with various techniques. Physical and occupational therapists do not only need to know how to treat the patient’s problem, but they need to be able to work around schedules and understand the problems the patient is facing. Both jobs need to be able to relate to the patient on a personal level making a huge difference in their life whether it is a small step such as hold a pencil or walking again. Physical therapists help to restore function and mobility for everyday life. Occupational therapists help someone go about doing daily activities

My recent experience as a full-time technician in a physical therapy clinic has done two things: It has acclimated me to busy adult life (cementing the fact that being in love with my profession is an immovable requirement), and it has strengthened my desire to pursue a career in physical therapy. Throughout my employment, I have recognized that the professional demands of being a PT envelop so much more than just knowledge. The ingredients for an auspicious therapist include proficient communication and quality bedside manner, willingness to work with diverse populations, strong analytical/observational skills, and a detail-oriented prospective. My proximity to competent therapists has fueled my desire to emulate the quality service they provide

Edward Everett Hale once stated, “I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. And I will not let what I cannot do interfere with what I can do.” I feel that this statement is everything an occupational therapist is about. I cannot do everything, but I can and will do something to help individuals regain their lives back. I have seen how impactful occupational therapy is by watching the drastic changes it has on lives. The TTUHSC Master of Occupational Therapy program has every quality needed to gain knowledge of this field to help me reach my dreams of helping others.

There was no enlightening moment or epiphany that led me to believe I was destined to be a physical therapist. Instead, it was a combination of small significant occurrences that slowly proved I was intended to practice physical medicine. My initial interest in the human body occurred in my sports medicine class during my sophomore year of high school. I fell in love with learning about the wonders of the human body and I effortlessly excelled with the material. Due to my passion and interest in sports medicine, I realized I should pursue a profession in medicine. I explored the idea of a career in physical therapy by job shadowing at the Idaho Sports Medicine Institute. After observing the physical therapists, I was immediately drawn to a