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Patient Information: What is Occupational Therapy?
What is Occupational Therapy?
Hand therapy is provided by either an Occupational Therapist or Physical Therapist for a person who has an impairment or condition affecting the functional use of the hand or upper extremity.
These licensed therapists have specialized training, education and extensive experience related to treatment of issues of the hand or upper extremity. They work closely with the physicians to provide a comprehensive therapy program to address all issues affecting the patient’s function.
Any person who has sustained an injury to the hand or upper extremity resulting in fractures, sprains, burns, amputations, wounds, lacerations of tendons or nerves, would benefit from the specialized training and knowledge of a hand therapist. Other problems treated may be tendonitis, nerve compression and overuse symptoms.
Hand therapy consists of a comprehensive evaluation of the hand and upper extremity. The therapist will determine limitations, symptoms, problems and develop and implement a treatment plan. This likely will involve splinting, pain management, education for self-management of symptoms, ergonomics and body mechanics, range of motion and flexibility, strengthening and conditioning and sensory re-education.
Cindy S. Murray, PT, CEAS
Director of Rehabilitation
Ortho Texas Physicians and Surgeons, PLLC
Plano/Frisco locations
469-326-8617
Patient Testimonials: Baylor Medical Center Carrollton
Find out how our physicians in Carrollton made a difference in their patients' life. Real stories of success as told by the patient themselves.
OrthoTexas - Our mission: Repair, Rebuild, Restore our patients back to their life.
OrthoTexas - Carrollton
855-678-4689
Award: Mitchell Fagelman, MD
HAT TRICK!
Dr. Mitchell Fagelman has been awarded Patients' Choice Award for the third year. Patients’ Choice recognizes doctors who make a difference in the lives of their patients. This honor is given to those physicians who have received near perfect scores as voted by their patients. For 4 ratings, Dr. Fagelman has an average overall score of 4 stars.
Congratulations, Dr Fagelman!
Mitchell Fagelman, MD
Board-Certified Upper Extremity and Orthopedic Surgery
OrthoTexas - Carrollton
855-678-4689
Congrats to Drs. Glogau and House: ABOS Sports Medicine Subspecialty Certificate
Our Alexander Glogau, MD and Michael House, MD received their Sports Medicine Subspecialty Certificate in Orthopedic and Sports Medicine last month.
What does this mean to you?
The American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Inc. functions to serve the best interests of the public and of the medical profession by establishing educational standards for orthopaedic residents and by evaluating the initial and continuing qualifications and knowledge of orthopaedic surgeons.
Orthopaedics is the broad based medical and surgical specialty dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases and injuries of the musculoskeletal system. The frequency and impact of these diseases and injures combined with recent advances in their diagnosis and treatment make orthopaedics a critical part of health care. The areas of orthopaedic surgery include: Sports Medicine. Care of injuries related to athletic activities.
OrthoTexas Physicians & Surgeons, PLLC. pride ourselves on constant improvement of our skills and abilities. Receiving the ABOS subspeciality certificate in orthopaedic sports medicine is one way we stay on top of our game so we can help you return to your game.
Congratulations Dr. Glogau and Dr. House!
Alexander Glogau, MD
OrthoTexas - Plano and Frisco
Michael House, MD
OrthoTexas - Denton
For appointments: call 855-678-4689 855-ORTHOTX
Congrats to Drs. Goodhart, Heier and House: Ben Hogan Sports Medicine
Texas Health Resources and Texas Health Ben Hogan Sports Medicine is committed to the health of athletes across North Texas. Our goal is to provide you with the tools to perform at the top of your game whether you are a high school, college or professional athlete or a “weekend warrior”.
Unfortunately, injuries are common in athletes. No injury is too big or small. Texas Health has created a network of care for you across the Metroplex. Our team, including physicians on the medical staff and sports medicine staff, are experienced in treating injuries from soccer, basketball, football, baseball, softball, golf, volleyball, gymnastics, swimming, hockey, skiing and tennis.
Whether your goal is to compete for a championship or just enjoy a round of golf, the Ben Hogan Sports Medicine team will help you get back in the game.
Craig Goodhart, MD and Keith Heier, MD
OrthoTexas - Carrollton
Michael House, MD
OrthoTexas - Denton
For appointments: 855-678-4689 855-ORTHOTX
