Ron,
In several cases, the stabilization of performance components (ROM, strength, etc) is a prerequisite for occupational performance in the future. For example, an acute burn patient will require splinting for ROM, skin integrity, etc (non-occupational factors). These non-occupational factors will affect their ability to function in the near future. So according to you, as I understand it, PT would do the splinting initially as a PRIMER for future occupational performance. I often hear OTs say "PTs lead people to water, OTs get them to drink."... another example of how PTs are a primer to OT. I think that's hogwash. Long ago, when I worked with children in schools, I would often give them hand exercises to strengthen intrinsic hand muscles to improve their writing performance. I considered this as a necessary "primer" in order for them to grasp the pencil correctly and have writing endurance. I wouldn't, for a second, even contemplate that I should refer these kids to PT for hand strengthening. Yeah, I know what you're going to say... there are several meaningful activites I could've used that could've strengthen their muscles but quite frankly, exercises were more effective. ------------------------ Dana Levinson, PhD Project Manager Rehab Science, Inc. http://www.rehabscience.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello Dana: I'm not quite sure what you mean by 'primer', will you explain? Ron *********��*********** Unsubscribe? Send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] In the message's *body*, put the following text: unsubscribe OTlist ** List messages are archived at: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] *********��***********
