Occupational / Hand Therapy
A patient's commitment is key to recovery. OrthoIllinois Occupational Therapists and Certified Hand Therapists work with patients to understand their goals and offer rehabilitation specifically for conditions affecting the hand and upper extremity. Patients and therapists work together to achieve work and activity function goals.
Occupational Therapists specialize in the treatment of:
- Fractures
- Traumatic Injuries
- Wounds
- Burns
- Scarring
- Finger Amputations
- Nerve Repair
- Tendon Repair
- Cumulative Trauma
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Patrick Dungan, OT, CHT
Experience: 19 years
Certifications:
- ASTYM Certified
- Certified Hand Therapist
- Atlanta Back School
- Ergonomics
Special Interests:
- Workplace Ergonomics
- Orthopedic Rehab
- Neuromuscular Re-Education
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Tori Tiberi, OT
Experience: 4 years
Certifications:
- Certified Hand Therapist (In Progress)
Special Interests:
- Trauma (complex fractures, lacerations, grafts)
- Over Use - Overhead Athlete
- Pediatric Injuries
- Amputations/CRPS
- General Orthopedic Injuries
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Cynthia Grams, OT
Experience: 20 years
Certification:
- CHT certification (in process)
Special Interests:
- Multi-trauma with complex UE injury (burns, fractures, lacerations, skin grafts)
- UE amputations
- Orthopedic rehabilitation (sports injury, overuse, arthritis)
- Neuromuscular re-education
- Nerve injury/nerve pain/ CRPS
- Neurologic conditions
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Angela Fluhr, OT CHT
Experience: 20 years
Certifications:
- Certified Hand Therapist
Special Interests:
- UE overuse
- scar
- Overhead Athletes
- Elbow pain/trauma
- Wrist pain
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Emily Basler, OT
Experience: 8 years
Certification:
- Certified Hand Therapist (In Progress)
- Dry needling
Special Interests:
- Pediatric care
- Neuro-rehabilitation
- Overhead athletes
- Arthritis
- Burn/wound care
