occupational therapy vs physical therapy
Definitions
noun
- therapy based on engagement in meaningful activities of daily life, especially to enable or encourage participation in such activities in spite of impairments or limitations in physical or mental functions
Examples
In many areas essential treatments such as physiotherapy, occupational therapy and psychological support are not available to stroke survivors.
The patients were assessed using Scale for the Assessment of Negative Symptom (SANS) and In-patient Rehabilitation Rating Scale (IPROS) before and after occupational therapy.
She will now begin occupational therapy to regain the use of her hands.
Definitions
noun
- therapy that uses physical agents: exercise and massage and other modalities
Examples
If symptoms are not relieved, physical therapy that includes ultrasonography, massage, and iontophoresis should be considered.
Physical therapy alternates with chemical.
Whenever I wheeled past her bed on my way to physical therapy, I observed the difference: Ada had given up.
