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AOTA's 2009 Annual Conference - Houston April 23-26

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Invest your money wisely. That has always been great advice, but it has never been more prudent than now. These turbulent times have all of us thinking harder about how we spend our dollars. Value has top priority. That’s why we can encourage you with all confidence to register for the AOTA Annual Conference & Expo in April 2009.

Occupational therapy is feeling the effects of the economic crisis. If ever there was a time to take advantage of top-notch learning that keeps your skills sharp, influential connections that open doors for your career advancement, and peer interaction that inspires energy and creativity for your practice, it is now.

Over 600 educational sessions, hundreds of leaders and potential employers, and thousands of colleagues will provide news, information, and discussion about the serious challenges OT faces and offer guidance on navigating through it. Some of these areas are—


· Health care reform and its impact on OT

· Clinical issues in many practice areas that focus on skills and assessments

· Competency in practice that adds value to employers

· Preserving consumer access to OT services

· Grassroots advocacy to keep OT reimbursement viable

· Public awareness of OT by consumers and health care professionals

· Protecting OT jobs from the recession.

AOTA’s business is to support occupational therapy and our members in every way. I am urging you to register for the 2009 Annual Conference & Expo because it is a significant factor in our support for you. Plus, we are doing all we can to make it as affordable as possible for you—

Attend the AOTA Conference in Houston

Blast Off With a Memorable Welcome Ceremony and Keynote Address

If you have ever been to an AOTA Annual Conference & Expo before, you know that the Welcome Ceremony on Thursday afternoon is electrifying.

We begin with great music and a lively processional that gets our audience on its feet and bursting with energy. Then, AOTA President Penelope Moyers Cleveland will open the Conference and introduce our keynote speaker, the distinguished Freeman A. Hrabowski, III, president of The University of Maryland, Baltimore County.

Dr. Hrabowski, who at a young age excelled in his studies and was involved with the Civil Rights Movement, even to the point of being jailed with Martin Luther King, Jr., will speak on the power of embracing diversity. He is a highly respected educator who has built his impressive reputation by challenging minority students to reach their full potential.

Finally, President Moyers Cleveland will close the ceremony with an invitation for everyone to join the Expo Grand Opening and Welcome Reception in the Exhibit Hall. Once there, you’ll be treated to delicious food and drinks, catch up with old friends and meet new ones, and discover the amazing group of exhibitors with products and services for you!

Ready? 10…9…8…7…6…5…4…3…2…1…Blast off!

Register at - http://www.AOTA.org

How You Can Avoid Repetitive Strain Injury

By Janice M. Horowitz

People who use their hands for a living should be on the alert for pain, numbness and other unusual sensations. These symptoms may signal the onset of RSI. If they persist, see a doctor who specializes in such injuries. Meanwhile, here are some tips for preventing RSI or, if it's too late for that, for keeping its symptoms in check:


-- Take frequent rest breaks and rotate from one task to another.

-- Maintain good posture without sitting too rigidly. Your body should be relaxed and your weight evenly distributed.

-- When typing, keep hands relaxed and fingers gently curved. Your hands should float easily above the keyboard.

-- Keep wrists in a neutral position -- not twisted or strained -- at the keyboard. The same applies to other activities such as holding a steering wheel, a tennis racket or a pencil.

-- Keep hands warm to promote circulation. Good blood flow supplies nutrients to the tissues and helps wash away toxins.

-- Exercise to improve circulation and overall conditioning.

-- Open heavy doors with your shoulder, not your hands.

-- Give your hands a break: invest in electric can openers and electric staplers, food processors, book stands and the like.

-- Don't wait for pain before taking a rest. Time your symptoms and break off work 10 minutes before they usually begin.

-- Never work in pain.

-- Avoid leaning on armrests or wrist pads. These should be used only when you're not typing.

-- Don't lean on elbows; nerves there can become irritated.

-- Try not to smoke, which reduces blood flow and makes you more vulnerable to RSI -- another reason to quit.

-- Don't overdo domestic chores after a hard day at the office.

-- If pain occurs, avoid leisure activities that can strain your hands, such as gardening, cooking, bowling or knitting. Hiking and jogging are preferable. Weight lifting, for RSI sufferers, is out of the question.

-- Don't wear wrist splints while typing. They can cause atrophy in some muscle groups.