Occupational therapists have a Master's degree in occupational therapy. Some may also have a doctorate. A Master's degree takes two to three years to finish, and a doctoral degree about 3.5 years.

Physical therapy (PT) and occupational therapy (OT) share some similarities, but there are also key differences. PT focuses on improving your movement, muscle strength, and range of motion. OT ...

As a kid, I knew therapy all too well. I went through much more physical therapy than occupational therapy, but have a more lasting memory of the latter. It took me until I was 12 years old to ...