PT vs OT: What's the Difference in Rehab?

What really separates physical therapy (PT) from occupational therapy (OT)? In this episode of CareLab, Emilia and Brandy bust the myth that PT and OT are basically the same thing. They break down what each profession actually does, why they overlap (but aren’t interchangeable), and how speech therapy fits into the rehab picture too. Plus, you’ll learn how therapy looks at different levels of care—from the ICU to home health—and how to advocate for the right support when it matters most.

Chapters:

00:00 – Welcome & scary movie banter

05:13 – PT vs OT: The core differences

13:41 – Where speech therapy fits in

19:40 – What therapy looks like at different levels of care

37:05 – How to get the right care at the right time

Resources & Links:

Caregiver Training: https://www.higherstandardscaregivertraining.com/

Home Equipment Help: https://www.asksamie.com/