I certainly don't see myself as a hand therapist in any way, shape, or form. My 5 year-old son could probably make a better splint than me. The only application I see for myself with repetitive motion injuries is when they come to light with propelling a manual wheelchair independently. Even then, I don't see it as being an upper extremity specialist. Rather, I see it as evaluating the client's need for independent mobility throughout their day and how to make that possible now and in the future.
Pigeon holing OTs as upper extremity/repetitive motion prevention therapists sounds too biomechanical for the way I view the profession. There is my 2 cents! Mary Alice Mary Alice Cafiero [EMAIL PROTECTED] 972-757-3733 Fax 888-708-8683 This message, including any attachments, may include confidential, privileged and/or inside information. Any distribution or use of this communication by anyone other than the intended recipient(s) is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you are not the recipient of this message, please notify the sender and permanently delete the message from your system. On Aug 25, 2008, at 2:24 PM, Ron Carson wrote: > Chuck, stop busting my bubble.... <BIG smile> > > As usual, Chuck is correct. The quote IS from AOTA's Grip and Grin > brochure. And as Paul Harvey say's, "Here's the rest of the story." > > I recently received an AOTA e-mail announcing that an OT was going to > be on "The Early Show", discussing preventing hand and wrist injuries > on the campaign trail. The source of the message was Heather Huhman, > AOTA Media Relations Manager. > > Because I am so against OT being affiliated with UE/hand issues, I > promptly replied to Ms. Huhman's message with the following: > > Great, National exposure about OT's being hand/UE therapists. > That's the LAST thing our profession needs. > > Let's get some media relations about OT helping people engage > in occupations, especially those that don't focus on the > hand/UE! > > Apparently, my message was forwarded to Chritine Metzler (who works > for AOTA but I'm not sure in what capacity) and she replied to me. > Part of her reply was directing me to AOTA's "Grip and Grin" brochure. > The quote in the brochure, which I included in the original message of > this thread, stood out. I posted it because I'm curious to know if any > OT's on this list agree with statement. > > I'm still curious to know if any OT's see themselves as: "expert in > preventing and treating conditions such as repetitive-motion > injuries". > > I know for a fact, that is NOT how I see OT. > > Thanks..... > > Ron > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Chuck Willmarth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Monday, August 25, 2008 > To: [email protected] <[email protected]> > Subj: [OTlist] Do You Agree with This Statement? > > CW> Ron, > > CW> Looks like that quote was pulled from AOTA's Grip and Grin > brochure > CW> which is a promotional item rather than an official document. > > CW> See: > CW> http://www.aota.org/Practitioners/Advocacy/Tools/PromotionalItems/39726 > . > CW> aspx > > > CW> Grip and Grin: AOTPAC Chair Amy Lamb Appears on CBS to Talk About > CW> Preventing Injuries on the Campaign Trail > > CW> On Wednesday, August 13, 2008, Cindy McCain, the wife of Senator > John > CW> McCain, sustained a wrist injury after shaking hands with an > CW> enthusiastic supporter. AOTPAC Chair Amy Lamb, OTD, OTR/L, spoke > with > CW> the CBS Early Show about AOTA's Grip and Grin campaign and how > CW> candidates across the country can prevent similar injuries. > > CW> See the video online at: > CW> http://www.aota.org/News/Announcements/GripandGrin.aspx > > CW> Chuck > > CW> -----Original Message----- > CW> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On > CW> Behalf Of Ron Carson > CW> Sent: Saturday, August 23, 2008 7:05 AM > CW> To: OTlist > CW> 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. > > CW> The above statement is from an official AOTA document. > > CW> If you are an OT/COTA, do you see yourself as an expert in > preventing > CW> and treating conditions such as repetitive-motion injuries > resulting > CW> from hand shaking? > > CW> Ron > > CW> -- > CW> Ron Carson MHS, OT > CW> www.OTnow.com > > > > CW> -- > CW> Options? > CW> www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com > > CW> Archive? > CW> www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] > > > > -- > 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]
