Ron, Looks like that quote was pulled from AOTA's Grip and Grin brochure which is a promotional item rather than an official document.
See: http://www.aota.org/Practitioners/Advocacy/Tools/PromotionalItems/39726. aspx Grip and Grin: AOTPAC Chair Amy Lamb Appears on CBS to Talk About Preventing Injuries on the Campaign Trail On Wednesday, August 13, 2008, Cindy McCain, the wife of Senator John McCain, sustained a wrist injury after shaking hands with an enthusiastic supporter. AOTPAC Chair Amy Lamb, OTD, OTR/L, spoke with the CBS Early Show about AOTA's Grip and Grin campaign and how candidates across the country can prevent similar injuries. See the video online at: http://www.aota.org/News/Announcements/GripandGrin.aspx Chuck -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ron Carson Sent: Saturday, August 23, 2008 7:05 AM To: OTlist Subject: [OTlist] Do You Agree with This Statement? > Occupational therapy practitioners are health, wellness, and > rehabilitation professionals who are expert in preventing and > treating conditions such as repetitive-motion injuries resulting > from excessive handshaking. The above statement is from an official AOTA document. If you are an OT/COTA, do you see yourself as an expert in preventing and treating conditions such as repetitive-motion injuries resulting from hand shaking? Ron -- Ron Carson MHS, OT www.OTnow.com -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]
