Professional Care Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation - Patchogue

Yes - these services are offered by Amanda Loevner, MS, OTR/L, CHT, Co-founder ProCare Occupational Therapy & Physical Therapy, PLLC of Patchogue. Amanda is also proficient in and offers custom, in-house splinting in our East Patchogue office.

Hand therapy interventions by an occupational therapist may include therapeutic exercises, mirror therapy, orthosis design (splinting), pain management, manual therapy, taping, ergonomics and compression therapy. Activities for a hand injury with an occupational therapist may include working with putty, using a gripper, using dumbbells, tying shoes, and manipulating coins. The benefits of hand therapy are many: -Preventative, non-operative or conservative treatment -Management of acute or chronic pain -Desensitization following nerve injury or trauma -Sensory re-education after nerve injury -Design and implementation of home exercise programs to increase motion, dexterity, and/or strength -Customized splint fabrication for prevention or correction of injury -Training in the performance of daily life skills through adapted methods and equipment -Post-surgical evaluation and intervention -Conditioning prior to returning to work

Common occupational therapy interventions include helping children with disabilities to participate fully in school and social situations, helping people recovering from injury to regain skills, and providing supports for older adults experiencing physical and cognitive changes.