I think that dexterity and fine motor control are one and the same. If a person has the dexterity to button buttons then s/he has fine motor control for this task. I hope this helps. Peace, Pat
Ron Carson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:Cindy, I use the word in the following fashion: The client lacks adequate finger dexterity to fasten buttons (or) The client's injury has resulted in decreased dexterity reducing his ability to engage in self-care occupations. ================================================================= On Tuesday, March 2, 2004, you wrote: Cac> Actually, I am trying to define the word based on how literature and professionals use the term. Cac> _______________________________________________ Cac> To unsubscribe, visit: Cac> http://otnow.com/mailman/listinfo/otlist_otnow.com Cac> The OTnow Mail Archive: Cac> www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] Cac> =============================================== _______________________________________________ To unsubscribe, visit: http://otnow.com/mailman/listinfo/otlist_otnow.com The OTnow Mail Archive: www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] =============================================== --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Search - Find what you�re looking for faster. _______________________________________________ To unsubscribe, visit: http://otnow.com/mailman/listinfo/otlist_otnow.com The OTnow Mail Archive: www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] ===============================================
