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
Hospital support services such as pharmacies, physiotherapy and occupational therapy will run every day.
Many people with Down's Syndrome benefit from specialised education, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech therapy and a dietician.
Physiotherapy, occupational therapy, dental services, speech therapy, podiatry are also available on the Ripon site.
Definitions
noun
- therapy that uses physical agents: exercise and massage and other modalities
Examples
Physical therapy and the physical therapist came to be the source and symbol of healing for patients.
Mild symptoms may be helped by conservative treatments such as pain relievers, physical therapy or a supportive brace.
My father would chauffeur me to my triweekly physical therapy sessions and to my psychological counselor, Dr. Tom Craig.
