Occupational therapists work with patients to regain their independence in activities of daily living, functional tasks, and work ability. In this outpatient setting, our OTs work with patients who have sustained injuries to their upper extremity including shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand. Occupational therapy plays a key role in restoring those essential abilities necessary to function independently. Activities in our facility include fine motor coordination tasks, range of motion, desensitization techniques and strengthening exercises for the upper extremity to maximize patients’ outcomes.
Common Occupational Therapy diagnoses treated
- Carpal Tunnel syndrome
- Tendon and nerve injuries to the arm and hand
- Complicated industrial injuries to the hand and arm
- Rotator cuff and general shoulder injuries and surgeries
- Post-operative rehabilitation from orthopedic surgical procedures of the upper extremity
- Muscle strains and joint sprains that cause pain and swelling in the arm and hand
- Lateral/medial epicondylitis (Tennis/golfer’s elbow)
- Osteoarthritis of the upper extremity
Occupational Therapy Services
- Certified hand therapy
- Customized splinting
- Dry needling
- Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM)
- Myofascial release
- Deep tissue massage
- Joint mobilization
- Therapeutic exercise, ultrasound, therapeutic electrical stimulation
- Fluidotherapy
- Blood flow restriction therapy
- Post-surgical care with evidenced based rehabilitation protocols