Occupational Therapy

General Information/Questions

Barton Memorial Hospital Rehabilitation Services
Phone:  (530) 543-5896
Fax:  (530) 544-6512

Stateline Outpatient Services – Rehabilitation
Phone:  (775) 589-8953
Fax:  (775) 589-8920

Department Supervisor

Rene Hoogendijk
Rehabiliation Services Director

HOURS

Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Hand Therapy Program

Occupational Therapy evaluates individuals whose ability to function is impaired or threatened by disease or injury.  The focus is to regain the individual’s highest functional level of independence.  The procedures include exercises for strengthening, fine motor control, range of motion, neuro-muscular re-education, cognitive exercise, ADL and adaptive training, splinting and application of physical agents to relieve pain.  Areas of expertise include:

• Neurological rehabilitation (CVA, brain injuries, etc.)

• Orthopedic rehabilitation (arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis)

• Hand and upper extremity therapy

• Worker’s compensation

• Job site analysis – ergonomic assessments

• Pediatrics – developmental delays

• Training in adaptive devices

• Cognitive training

• Lymphedema rehabilitation

For more information any offerings by our Rehabilitation ServicesDepartment, please call us at (530) 543-5896 or click the links on the left for a more detailed description of services provided.  A majority of the services provided require a Physician's referral.  Click here to see a full list of our physicians on staff, or call our Health Resource Center at (530) 543-5537 for a complete list.

Hand Therapy Program

The Barton Memorial Outpatient Occupational Therapy Program offers the only comprehensive
Certified Hand Rehabilitation Program in South Lake Tahoe, CA. With less than 4,000 Certified Hand Therapists in the United States, Barton Memorial Hospital is fortunate to have one of their own. Our highly trained Occupational therapists will evaluate and design an individually tailored program for each patient. The Hand program is designed to achieve optimum hand function following surgical repair or injury.

Injuries Treated:

• Cumulative trauma disorders: carpal tunnel, DeQuervains, and tendonitis

• Fractures of the hand and upper extremity

• Tendon repairs, transfers, and grafts

• Crush and degloving injuries

• Nerve injuries, repairs, and entrapments

• PNS and CNS disorders – affecting upper extremity function

• Upper extremity amputations

• Arthritis

• Burns

• Compartment Syndromes

• RSD

• Lymphedema

• Musculoskeletal disorders

• Pediatric upper extremity dysfunction

Treatment Techniques:

• Edema control

• Pain management

• Muscle and sensory re-education

• Desensitization

• Therapeutic exercises

• Patient education (adaptive equipment, injury education)

• Modalities – ultrasound, E-stim, iontophoresis, paraffin, whirlpool

• Splinting (dynamic and static)

• Functional Capacity Evaluations of the hand and upper extremity

• Scar management

• Worksite analysis and workstation re-design

• Home exercise program

Treatment Goals:

• Reduce pain, edema, and scarring

• Improve strength, motion, and function

• Independent functioning in activities of daily living and safe return to work

The Outpatient Hand Rehabilitation Program is currently located in Barton Memorial Hospital. We currently accept a variety of insurance’s, worker’s compensation contracts, direct payment, Medicare, and Medi-Cal. The Outpatient Hand Rehabilitation program is open Monday-Friday 7:30-6:00pm.

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