![]() ![]() Referral to our occupational therapist that specializes in manual lymph drainage can help you manage swelling of the upper extremities. Lymphedema Management of the Upper Extremities Modalities (heat, cold, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, iontophoresis).Nerve injuries and compression syndromes (Carpal Tunnel, Cubital Tunnel)Ī Hand Therapy program is individualized for each patient based on diagnosis, needs and personal goals.Tendonitis (Tennis Elbow, Golfer's Elbow, DeQuervain's ).Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid arthritis.Hand therapy includes treatment of all issues involving the hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder such as: Activity modification and energy conservation.Kitchen and meal preparation assessment and skill building.Adaptive Equipment training for increasing or maintaining function.Retraining dressing, bathing, toileting skills.Cognitive visual perceptual evaluation and training.Fine motor and coordination assessment and retraining.Rehabilitation of the neurologically-involved patient including Parkinson's disease and those who have suffered a stroke.Splint fabrication and brace application of the upper extremity.Hand and upper extremity expertise for treatment following:.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. The goal is to ensure that patients lead independent, productive and satisfying lives. The role of an Occupational therapist is to help people develop, recover or maintain daily living skills by applying a variety of specialized treatments. 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 Biodex Balance System is a tool available at PCH for therapists to re-train your body to effectively respond to loss of balance and minimize falls. The therapists of PCH are trained to differentiate the cause of balance disorders. If you have questions concerning treatment please contact Patra Deere, MPT at (217) 562-6328. Once the cause of dizziness is determined, the vestibular system must be trained in the same way other muscles in the body are…with exercise. The PCH Rehabilitation Department offers treatment for the dizzy patient including treatment for BPPV (benign positional paroxysmal vertigo), inner ear disorders and much more. Job Demands: Information about your job will be obtained to set up an individualized treatment program that will include: push/pull, lift, carry, reach, impact/jarring work, fine motor, overhead and low-level work. Whatever th e activity simulated, in this setting, it is controlled and gradually increased to levels required for work and maximum functional improvement. Job simulation: Job simulation is a therapeutic intervention that will "mimic" the type of work that has to be done in the work place. Work Conditioning is a wor k-related intensive and goal-oriented treatment program specifically designed to restore an individual's strength, enduranc e, movement, flexibility and cardiopulmonary functions. Management of all pediatric conditions causing developmental delay.Temperomandibular Joint (TMJ) Dysfunction.Decompression for acute and chronic lower back pain.Our team of highly-trained clinicians work together to treat a wide variety of conditions ranging from, but not limited to: Your highly-qualified therapists and assistants will educate you in your condition and how you can work to improve it. Our therapists provide one-on-one treatment and as well as skilled hands-on manual therapy. A physical therapist understands that your road to recovery is personal, so you will always receive a treatment plan tailored to your individual needs. We approach patient function at home and work versus focusing on symptoms alone. Each patient is evaluated at the area of complaint as well as contribution of the surrounding areas to the identified problem. Your therapist will identify the cause of pain or loss of function. Physical therapists are experts in the way the body moves. ![]()
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