PT vs. OT – What’s the Difference?

When you’re injured in an accident, you face a myriad of challenges. You likely have many questions and concerns about where you’ll go next. You face physical, emotional, and often financial damages. And you are ultimately left overwhelmed by this unforeseen hardship. This is rarely something you could have prepared for. That’s why we at William D. Shapiro Law, Inc. are here to assist with your legal concerns. Our passion is seeking justice for our clients who have been wronged or severely injured. While we can provide you with legal expertise, you will likely require other sorts of help, beyond our services. Your physical health should take priority in the aftermath of trauma. So, make sure to seek proper care not only for the initial injury but for the entirety of your recovery process. You will need to take every opportunity to restore your physical ability. This will significantly impact your quality of life, your career, and general happiness. Physical therapy and occupational therapy are two essential aspects of recovery. You may wonder, however, what sets them apart? For which injuries are they designed to help? And which is right for you? In the wake of an accident, be sure to consider these and take action for what is most beneficial to you.
The difference between Physical Therapy and Occupational
Therapy:
The most fundamental difference between these types of therapy involves the patients’ precise needs. Physical therapy is geared toward improving the client’s movement, while occupational therapy strives to improve the client’s daily life activities.
Physical Therapy:
If you have suffered in a car accident or undergone surgery, you will likely require physical therapy. Here, you will be treated for your impairment from a biomechanical perspective. A physical therapist will implement exercise, massage, and other techniques to restore your mobility. With a dedication to your recovery, physical therapy can help you get back up and running!
Occupational Therapy:
If you have suffered an injury that has impacted your cognitive abilities, perhaps affecting your motor skills and behavior, you could benefit from occupational therapy. This type of treatment focuses on the recovery of the whole person, helping clients fully engage in daily life activities. An occupational therapist will take a holistic approach to your recovery, renewing your joy in everyday life! Keep in mind that in the wake of an accident, you are not alone. With so many resources available to you, there is hope for your most successful outcome. And for your legal concerns, do not hesitate to reach out to us at William D. Shapiro Law, Inc. We hope to offer our compassion, legal expertise, and unmatched experience in your time of incredible need.

William Shapiro has handled catastrophic injury/wrongful death actions for over 4 decades obtaining numerous seven and eight-figure verdicts and settlements. Honors include: 2022, 2016 and 2013 OCTLA “Top Gun” TLY; 2022 CAOC TLY Finalist; 2018 “Lifetime Achievement Award” Western State College of Law, 2021 & 2017 Best Lawyers, Lawyer of the Year; 2016 WSBCBA “TLY”; 2015 CAL-ABOTA “TLY”; 2014 “TLY” Consumer Attorneys of CAOIE; 2011 “Hall of Fame,” Western State College of Law; Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers; International Academy of Trial Lawyers; International Society of Barristers; Diplomat, American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA); National Board of Trial Advocacy; specialist in Trial Advocacy, State Bar of California; “Best Lawyers in America” and “Tier 1 Best Law Firms” U.S. News; AV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell; SuperLawyers; Past President of: San Bernardino/Riverside chapter ABOTA; San Bernardino County Bar Association; Consumer Attorneys of Inland Empire; The Joseph. B. Campbell American Inn of Court; Consumer Attorneys of California; IE ; National Sec of ABOTA, Adjunct professor, Western State College of Law. Learn more here.