The Other Therapy- Physical and Occupational

A good way to learn how to live with Fibromyalgia and other conditions is to enlist the help of a medical therapist. These people have training in knowing the parts of the body including muscle groups, tendons etc. An occupational or physical therapist can help those with injuries or medical conditions have a more fulfilling and prosperous life.

Occupational Therapy

• Helps people to do regular daily and work activities
• Assist in regaining new skills or re-learning old ones
• Works with patient to discover goals, plan and outcomes
• Performed by occupational therapist (OT) or occupational therapy assistant (OTA)
• OTs hold a graduate degree (minimum) and are licensed
• OTAs supervised by an OT
• OTA hold an associate degree, licensed

Physical Therapy

• Can help with endurance, balance and strength
• Lessens pain and increases movement
• Develops a plan for treatment
• By physical therapist (PT) or physical therapy assistants (PTA)
• PTs hold a graduate degree (minimum), are licensed
• PTAs supervised by PTs
• PTAs may train patients on exercises, equipment
• PTAs hold associate degrees, certified or licensed