Occupational Therapy at Wyoming Orthopedics & Sports Medicine 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 that 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.
Conditions we treat
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
Treatment techniques we utilize
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
