Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy works to improve the life skills or vocational path of their clients/patients.
The occupation therapy team at Greater Regional Health is highly skilled in evaluating, treating, and rehabilitating many different types of hand and upper extremity conditions such as:
Amputations of fingers, hands, and upper extremities
Arthritis
Burns
Bursitis
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Crush Injuries
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
De Quervain's Tenosynovitis
Dislocations
Duputren's Contracture
Fractures
Ganglions
Golfer's Elbow
Infections
Joint Replacements
Ligament injuries
Edema (swelling)
Sprains/strains
Tendon and nerve repair
Tennis elbow
Trigger finger
Work-Comp injuries
Interventions Provided
Some of the areas and interventions our team may provide include:
Exercise, myofascial massage, taping, and compression for management of edema
Joint and soft tissue mobilization to improve flexibility
Custom static and dynamic splinting for appropriate positioning, protection or to improve movement
Programs to improve strength, endurance, and function
Treatment to encourage wound healing
Scar management to improve mobility, function and appearance
Desensitization and sensory re-education
Education to prevent re-injury, avoid complications, minimize stiffness, and reduce treatment time
Lymphedema management
Ergonomic assessments
Our Providers
Andrea Skellenger, OTD, OTR/L, CLT, CEAS
Alannah Olson, OTD, OTR-L, CEIM
Contact Us
Rehabilitation Center
Main Campus
1700 W. Townline St
Creston, IA 50801
(641) 782-3510
Hours
Monday-Friday
8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
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