Re: [OTlist] Fn. Mobility ~vs~ Gait Training

[Beth Woodcock]

Myself, I feel as though this is when PT and OT become a team and tackle 
these things together. I work on functional transfers starting with stand 
pivot and try to build on those skills daily. If it is important to the 
patient, and that's their central focus, then I feel it is my job to assist 
with regaining those skills. I am not going to step on PT's toes in any 
way...I am pleased to say that as a first year student my PT coworkers have 
been very instrumental in my understanding of PT vs. OT and only wish that 
all facilities could find a way to build a team rather than look for any 
excuse to draw the line in the sand. My coworkers are very secure in their 
role and we work together for the good of the patient. I don't want to sound 
like a newbie with rose colored glasses on, I just feel blessed that I get 
to work closely with PT and we are able to get our patients the holistic 
treatment they so need and deserve...
I love this list, I look forward to reading it, but it seems that it always 
comes back to the PT vs OT debate rather than the educational tool I was 
looking for when I signed up. I would love to hear from some practitioners 
that share my experience...am I alone in this???
Beth W. COTA/L 


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