Occupational Therapy

Our Occupational therapist is a highly-trained individual who has multiple years of experience who helps individuals achieve independence in all aspects of life. The role of an Occupational therapist is to help people develop, recover or maintain daily living skills by applying a variety of specialized treatments. The goal is to ensure that patients lead independent, productive and satisfying lives. Our Occupational therapist is also specialty trained in Hand Therapy, specializing in the assessment and treatment of diagnoses and/or injuries of the upper extremity.

Occupational Therapy Services

Hand and upper extremity expertise treatment for the following:
- Fractures
- Tendon Injuries
- Nerve Injuries
- Arthritis
- Amputations
- Infections
- Joint Replacements
Splint fabrication and brace application of the upper extremity
Lymphedema Treatment

Rehabilitation of the neurologically-involved patient including Parkinson's disease and those who have suffered a stroke.
Ergonomics evaluation and modification
Fine motor and coordination assessment and retraining
Cognitive visual perceptual evaluation and training
Retraining dressing, bathing, toileting skills
Adaptive Equipment training for increasing or maintaining function
Kitchen and meal preparation assessment and skill building
Activity modification and energy conservation.

Hand Therapy

Hand therapy includes treatment of all issues involving the hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder such as:

Osteoarthritis & Rheumatoid Arthritis
Fractures & Dislocations
Tendonitis (Tennis Elbow, Golfer's Elbow, DeQuervain's )
Tendon Injuries
Nerve Injuries & Compression Syndromes (Carpal Tunnel, Cubital Tunnel)
Amputations
Joint Replacement
Sprains & Strains
Wounds & Scars

A Hand Therapy program is individualized for each patient based on diagnosis, needs and personal goals. Treatment techniques may include:

Custom Splinting
Sensory Re-education
Strengthening
Stretching

Scar Management
Edema Control
Pain Control
Adaptive Equipment

Modalities (heat, cold, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, iontophoresis)
Patient Education

Lymphedema Management of the Upper Extremities

Referral to our occupational therapist that specializes in manual lymph drainage can help you manage swelling of the upper extremities.

The therapist may treat your lymphedema problem with:

Education
Self-massage
Exercise
Compression Garment and/or Bandages
Complete Decongestive Therapy by the Therapist