Hand Occupational Therapist
Ms. Sara E. Walker is a Hand Occupational Therapist in San Jose, CA
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, Sara E. Walker, OT-R, CHT 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 Occupational Therapists in San Jose, CA
Orthotic Fitter
An individual trained in the management of fitting prefabricated orthoses.
Orthotic Fitters in San Jose, CA
Ergonomics Occupational Therapist
Ms. Sara E. Walker is an Ergonomics Occupational Therapist in San Jose, CA
with special training and skill in activity analysis.
As an Ergonomics Occupational Therapist, Sara E. Walker, OT-R, CHT performs
observation and activity analysis in business and corporate environments. Ergonomics Occupational Therapy is
the management of injury risk factors in the workplace in order to improve employee safety, health, comfort, and productivity. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Ergonomics Occupational Therapists include stress, injuries, and disabilities.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Ergonomics Occupational Therapists
include identifying injury risk factors, adapting workplace environments and equipment accordingly, and creating employee education programs.
Ergonomics Occupational Therapists in San Jose, CA
Human Factors Occupational Therapist
Human Factors Occupational Therapists in San Jose, CA
