Occupational Therapy
Our occupational therapists are both Certified Hand Therapists, each with over 20 years of experience. It is our objective to provide you with an individualized treatment plan using a client centered approach which will allow you to reach your goals in every performance area of your life (work, home, leisure). We will work as a team with you, your family, and your physician, to create a plan that best suits your lifestyle and support system. With our clinical expertise we will be able to provide you with the most up-to-date and evidence based treatment techniques and strategies for your specific pre- and/or post-operative shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand/finger diagnoses, including:
- Fractures
- Tendon strain or injury, repaired tendons
- Nerve injuries, strains, repairs, releases (Carpal Tunnel, Cubital Tunnel, etc)
- Repetitive Motion Injuries, and Cumulative Trauma Injuries of the elbow, wrist, hand
- Muscle strains, Rotator Cuff injuries and repairs
- Pain Diagnoses
We will utilize techniques including:
- Physical Agent Modalities (ultrasound, electrical stim, fluidotherapy, iontophoresis, etc)
- Trigger Point Dry Needling
- Manual Therapy and Soft Tissue Mobilization Techniques
- Myofascial Release Techniques
- Fabrication of custom orthotics and braces for the upper extremity (shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand)
- Custom home and in clinic exercise programs
- Kinesiotaping
- Neuro-muscular re-education strategies, including treatment for peripheral nerve issues