Were You Referred to Occupational Therapy for Osteoarthitis Symptoms?
Were You Referred to Occupational Therapy for Osteoarthitis Symptoms? Sunday April 26, 2009 Many osteoarthritis patients have spent some time in physical therapy and understand the goals of physical therapy — especially after joint replacement surgery. Occupational therapy isn’t commonly recognized as being different from physical therapy, but it is different — and just as important. While most osteoarthritis patients would like to be active and easily take care of usual daily living activities — too often something gets in the way — whether it’s pain, fatigue, or actual barriers in people’s homes or communities. Occupational therapy can break down t
Were You Referred to Occupational Therapy for Osteoarthitis Symptoms? Sunday April 26, 2009#spacer{clear:left}#abc #sidebar{margin-top:1.5em}zSB(3,3)Many osteoarthritis patients have spent some time in physical therapy and understand the goals of physical therapy — especially after joint replacement surgery. Occupational therapy isn’t commonly recognized as being different from physical therapy, but it is different — and just as important. While most osteoarthritis patients would like to be active and easily take care of usual daily living activities — too often something gets in the way — whether it’s pain, fatigue, or actual barriers in people’s ho
