Kandy K. Kobar, OT-R

Hand Occupational Therapist

Ms. Kandy K. Kobar is a Hand Occupational Therapist in Grapevine, TX with special training and skill in emphasizing the patient's performance of desired activities as the primary goal of therapy while improving the mobility and range of motion of damaged or dysfunctional hands or upper extremities. As a Hand Occupational Therapist, Kandy K. Kobar, OT-R performs customized therapy protocols to improve hand and upper extremity functions. Hand Occupational Therapy is the rehabilitation of hands and upper extremities performed by occupational therapists who prioritize the patient's participation needs u2014 returning to the activities he or she finds fulfilling, necessary, and meaningful. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Hand Occupational Therapists include Dupuytrenu2019s contracture, carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, distal interphalangeal joint dislocations, tendonitis, fractures, burns, ulnar sided wrist pain, and nerve and tendon surgical repair. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Hand Occupational Therapists include workstation evaluation and modification, healthy work habit training for employees, strengthening exercises, joint conservation and mobilization, sensory re-education, lymphedema management, edema control, pain management, wound care, custom splinting, and scar remodeling.

Hand Physical Therapist

Ms. Kandy K. Kobar is a Hand Physical Therapist in Grapevine, TX with special training and skill in treating hand and upper extremity conditions in collaboration with orthopedic and general surgeons who also specialize in the hand and upper extremities. As a Hand Physical Therapist, Kandy K. Kobar, OT-R performs preventative, non-surgical, surgical, and post-surgical rehabilitation. Hand Physical Therapy is the evaluation and treatment of upper extremity (shoulder, arm, elbow, forearm, wrist, and hand) ailments and injuries. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Hand Physical Therapists include frozen shoulder, shoulder impingement, cubital tunnel syndrome, carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, CMC arthritis, Dupuytren disease, De Quervain tendinopathy, boutonniere deformity, trigger finger, extensor tendon injury, flexor tendon injury, distal radius fracture, and stroke. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Hand Physical Therapists include developing exercise programs; conducting manual therapy, creating custom orthotics; and managing swelling, pain, and scar care.