Difference between occupational and physical therapy

[Guest guest]

Hi Guys. I am just curious about this. I hope none of you are

laughing! ) Seriuosly, what is the difference between these two.

Like, if I had to tell someone why needs occupational therapy

and why he needs physical therapy. I think I have a general idea,

but would like to have more of an understanding to really get my

point across. I know that his pediatrician wants him to have both.

TIA,

Jodi R.

[Guest guest]

Jodi,

Physical therapy helps with sitting, crawling, walking, stair

climbing (gross motor activities), while occupational therapy helps

with fine motor activities (writing, drawing, buttoning, zipping up

coats).

I hope this helps.

Alison

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> Hi Guys. I am just curious about this. I hope none of you are

> laughing! ) Seriuosly, what is the difference between these

two.

> Like, if I had to tell someone why needs occupational

therapy

> and why he needs physical therapy. I think I have a general idea,

> but would like to have more of an understanding to really get my

> point across. I know that his pediatrician wants him to have both.

>

> TIA,

> Jodi R.