What are the differences between occupational therapy and physical therapy? Let’s explore the differences. Occupational therapy and physical therapy are often confused. In many healthcare settings, they work on similar skills, but from different perspectives. Both professions require a strong academic background. OT requires a master’s degree and physical therapy requires a doctorate degree. Both…
Occupational Therapy Podcasts are a great way to keep up with the latest research, news, and discussion in the OT profession. Even as an occupational therapist with over 20 years of experience, I learned so much listening to these podcasts! Podcasts are a great way to learn from other OTs when driving, out for a…
Vestibular integration activities are one of my very favorite treatment techniques as an occupational therapist! Improved function in many different areas can be seen by activating the vestibular system and incorporating a visual component. For children who are either over-reactive or under-reactive to vestibular input incorporating a VISUAL component into vestibular activities is essential. This…
I strongly believe all OTs need a mentor. My goal here at The Virtual Pediatric OT and in my programs Accelerating Pediatric OTs with Mentorship is to help pediatric Occupational Therapists, like you, become efficient, confident, and achieve balance. Here is my guide on how to find an occupational therapy mentor. In this blog post,…