Our Hand therapy treatments and services for you may include:
• Pain management.
• Edema/swelling reduction. • Ergonomic Instructions for improved techniques with computer and mouse use.
• Upper Extremity & Arm/Hand Strengthening.
• ADLS(Activities of Daily Living), Adaptive equipment uses.
• Wound care
• Scar management/desensitization techniques.
• Custom Splinting or modification. • Modalities: UltraSound, Electrical Stimulation, Paraffin Wax/Heat Treatments
• Kinesio-Taping, Graston Technique. • Manual soft tissue mobilization.
Acupuncture Information :
Susan Cupples is a licensed Occupational Therapist, Certified Hand Therapist, and also a Licensed Acupuncturist. She has a four year Masters Degree in Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture. Within her Acupuncture services, she treats pain issues for any part of the body, Sports Injuries, Orthopedic Joint stiffness & Range of motion limits including: Frozen Shoulder, Arthritis, Back/Sciatica, and Knee/Ligament strains.
She treats Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tendonitis , and Repetitive Strains that may originate in the Hand, Wrist, Elbow, or Neck.
Our goal is to remove as much pain, strain, and discomfort as possible from your body in each session.
In our clinic, Eastern and Western Medicine are complimentary approaches. We know that our Acupuncture treatments help our patients get beyond the common plateaus that PT/OT/Chiropractic treatments may reach. Our Acupuncture treatments facilitate faster healing, getting you back to work and fun sooner.
Essentially Acupuncture helps to remind and promote the body’s circulation, inflammatory process, and healing cascade in a deeper way. Acupuncture helps us regain our internal homeostasis for physical function, and also re-balances and smoothens our mental and emotional well being.
How many treatments will you need? Everyone’s pain, problem, or injury is different. You should feel better during and after each Acupuncture treatment. We will see how quickly your body responds and retains the benefits of our Acupuncture treatment. It is common for our patients to receive about 6 -12 treatments. Most people feel relaxed, rejuvenated, peaceful, or even blissful after our Acupuncture treatments!