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Howard Head - Occupational Therapy
Howard Head Sports Medicine occupational therapy department provides both Inpatient and Outpatient hand therapy services.
The goal of occupational therapy (OT) is to facilitate return to purposeful or functional activity following physical or neurological injury. Treatment includes retraining in activities of daily living (ADL’s), strength and endurance training, cognitive retraining, and use of adaptive equipment/assistive devices. Therapeutic intervention also includes restoration of hand and upper extremity function.
Our therapists have specialized knowledge of upper extremity function. Using specialized skills in assessment and treatment, hand therapists work with their clients to prevent injury or impairment, restore functional activity, and enhance participation in daily life. Our team of therapists work closely with the physician to provide continuity of care often immediately after surgery through patient’s return to active / productive lifestyle.
Typical Injuries seen by Occupational/Hand Therapy:- Elbow, wrist, and hand fractures
- Ligament injuries (i.e. skier’s thumb)
- Upper extremity trauma (i.e. tendon lacerations)
- Nerve compression (i.e. carpal tunnel syndrome)
- Tendonitis (i.e. tennis / golfer’s elbow)
- Arthritis
- Neurological conditions
- Work related injuries / cumulative trauma
Typical Treatment / Interventions include:
- Wound care / management of open or sutured wounds
- Control of hypertrophic (raised and/or swollen) or hypersensitive scars
- Reduction of swelling
- Pain management
- Design and implementation of exercise programs to increase motion and strength
- Conditioning prior to returning to work
Construction of Custom Splints:- Static splints immobilize an injured joint during the healing process (i.e. wrist sprain or fracture)
- Dynamic splints are designed to increase mobility of a stiff or hypomobile joint following injury.
- Sport splints are molded to allow patients to return safely to their desired sports (i.e. molded to ski pole, golf club, etc.)
Contact us at 970-476-1225 for more information or to schedule an appointment.
Howard Head - Occupational Therapy
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