Outpatient Physical Therapy
has the benefit of convenience to the patient with the
ability to work around their busy schedule while still being
able to work with the highly trained professionals. There is
more of a responsibility on the patient to continue their
exercises at home, but they also have the luxury to be able
to do the exercises in the comfort of their own home and not
in a public hospital.
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Inpatient Physical Therapy is
more intensive for the patient and will have a major impact
on their health. They are committing all of their time to
receiving treatment, and this will result in more result.
For those with extreme condition inpatient therapy can help
to greatly shorten the duration of treatment. It is however
much less convenient because the patient is in the hospital
and cannot carry on their everyday tasks.
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There is often confusion with
Physical therapy and Occupational Therapy. They are very
similar but Occupational Therapy does NOT fall under
Physical Therapy. OT focuses on the rehabilitation of
patients ability to perform everyday activities
specifically. This includes practicing completing making
breakfast or brushing their hair. These specific treatment
methods separate OT from PT, but both are very important.
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