What do ot and pt mean?

OT and PT are abbreviations for occupational therapy and physical therapy, which respectively represent occupational therapy and physical therapy. The purpose of OT is to help patients achieve a more independent and satisfactory life by improving their daily activities, such as self-care, work and social skills. On the other hand, PT can help patients to relieve pain and improve their physical function through treatment, exercise and other means.

The practice fields of OT and PT are very extensive, covering all people from infants to the elderly, including but not limited to sports and nervous system diseases, fractures, post-traumatic rehabilitation, rehabilitation after joint replacement, intellectual and psychological disorders, etc. In addition, OT and PT intersect with sports training, human mechanics, human anatomy, developmental psychology, cognitive psychology and many other fields, which enables professionals to solve patients' problems more effectively in comprehensive practice.

At present, there is an urgent need for better supply of medical resources, and OT and PT majors will maintain a sustained growth trend. According to the data of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, by 2026, with the aging population and more and more Americans receiving occupational therapy and physical therapy, the employment opportunities of OT and PT will increase by more than 28%, which is higher than that of many other industries. Because OT and PT are both medical-related occupations, it is often easy to find a job after graduation, and there are many different career directions, and the salary is also considerable. Therefore, OT and PT have become the employment choices of more and more students.