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044: Hand Therapy Practice Analysis with Mary Dimick, OTR, CHT

Many of you are studying for the CHT exam or have already put many hours into passing the specialty hand therapy exam. Don’t you wonder how this exam came about or even how hand therapy became a subspecialty? Well, today we talk with Wisconsin native Mary Dimick, who previously served as the president of the Hand Therapy Certification Commission, also known as the HTCC. She gives us a background of how HTCC and the practice analysis developed as well as how the CHT exam continues to reflect current hand therapy practices.

Mary Dimick, OTR, CHT graduated in occupational therapy from the University of Wisconsin and has been a Certified Hand Therapist since 1991.  Mary’s passion for hand therapy developed early in her career while treating level-one trauma patients for 20 years at the University of California San Diego.  This experience in the very early days of the hand therapy profession shaped the entirety of Mary’s career.   Mary spent the next 20 years in clinical practice and management positions supporting hand therapy practice.  She also taught seminars and published scientific articles and book chapters on hand therapy. 

Mary served in leadership roles for the American Society of Hand Therapists from 1982-1992.  As chair of the Task Force on Legal Issues, which eventually became the Certification Committee, she helped lead ASHT toward certification.  When Mary left her position on the ASHT board, it was to serve on the board of the newly formed Hand Therapy Certification Commission. 

Mary has been involved with the CHT credential since its inception.  In 1985, she led the ASHT task force that tookthe first step toward establishing the standards of hand therapy practice by conducting an empirical study to delineate the role of a hand therapist.  The results of this study, published as the lead article in the inaugural issue of the Journal of Hand Therapy (10/1987), produced the original Definition and Scope of Practice of the Profession of Hand Therapy (adopted by the ASHT membership in April 1987).  This practice analysis formed the blueprint for the first Hand Therapy Certification Examination (HTCE).  Mary has been involved with each of the 6 practice analyses over the past 40 years and is currently participating in the seventh which will be performed this year (2025).

Mary just completed her term as President of the Hand Therapy Certification Commission.  As a founder of HTCC, she remains on the board and plans to continue to serve the profession she loves.

043: Treating Sports-Related Wrist Injuries with Jean-François Ouellet, BSc (OT), CHT

For those of you who work in hand therapy clinics, it can be intimidating to see high- level athletes.  This population has specific demands above and beyond the regular day-to-day activities of daily living.  Join us as we discuss what typeof issues affecting these patients with Jean-François Ouellet, BSc (OT), CHT! He works with a team of physicians and therapists who specialize in treatment of these conditions. In addition, he provides key concepts to get athletes back to their sport with less downtime. Please join us as Jean-François provides a fascinating discussion on how to address this population!

Jean-François Ouellet graduated from McGill University with a B Sc. (O.T.) in 2003 and holds a current registration to practice in the province of Quebec (Canada) as an Occupational Therapist.  He has been working in private practices since 2003 exclusively treating elbow, wrist and hand injuries.  He has been a Certified Hand Therapist since 2009.  He was coordinator of the Montreal Hand Interest Group for 8 years.  He worked as an assistant-teacher for orthotic labs at McGill University from 2009 to 2014.  He has been an invited speaker at numerous Quebec Hand Surgery Conferences (ASCPEQ) as well as for the Canadian Society of Hand Therapists (CSHT).  He served as President for CSHT from 2021 to 2024.  During his term, the executive committee was able to connect with therapists from all around the world while developing links with different societies such as the American, the French and the Australian ones.  Jean-François has been mentoring other therapists and has a passion for sharing his knowledge.  He regularly teaches wrist and hand examination courses to GPs. 

Over the last ten years of practice, he has developed expertise in the treatment of sport-related wrist and hand injuries.  He works with professional athletes from various fields and associations (NHL, PWHL, MLS, UFC, CFL, Olympians, performing artists, tennis Canada, QMJLH,…).  He joined Kinatex Brossard in 2023 where he works full-time as an O.T. and a mentor for his colleagues.    

He can be reached at:

email: [email protected]

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jean-fran%C3%A7ois-ouellet-72667029/

Here are the 2 references he discusses during the podcast episode:

Elite Athlete’s Hand and Wrist Injury in Hand Clinics, 2012;guest editor: Michelle G. Carlson, MD

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22883906/

Sports Injuries of the Hand and Wrist, editors: Mike Hayton,Chye Yew Ng, Lennard Funk, Adam Watts, Mike Walton

https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-030-02134-4

042: Casting Motion to Mobilize Stiffness (CMMS) with Kantessa Stewart, OTR/L, CHT

Please join Hand to Shoulder podcast members Ann and Cassie as they interview Kantessa Stewart out of Southwestern Ohio Orthopedics discussing a hand therapy technique called CMMS for addressing stiff joints. Kantessa talks through launching the program and how patients with stiff joints benefit from casting to relieve stiffness. Learn clinical pearls regarding materials and length of time in between castings. We hope you gather takeaways of confidence and empowerment to try a new technique.

Kantessa Stewart has been an Occupational Therapist since 1999 and a Certified Hand Therapist since 2007.  She received a Certificate in the Advanced Practice of Hand and Upper Quarter Rehabilitation from Drexel University in 2007.  Kantessa has spent the majority of her career in out-patient orthopedics starting in hospital based for the first 10 years of her career moving to a physician-owned practice for the last 15 years.  She has developed Transitional Work Programs providing specialized Hand Therapy in Manufacturing Facilities, expanded a small Hand Therapy program within a local hospital,  and opened Hand Therapy Satellite Clinics for the physician owned practice where she is employed.  

Kantessa has worked diligently to expand the knowledge of Hand Therapy in western Ohio, develop sound programs with skilled therapists, provide continuous learning opportunities for staff and started the Dayton Hand Therapy Group scheduling bimonthly continuing education.  She has lectured on various topics of the upper extremity at both State and National Conferences including ASHT, OOTA and ASSH, Virtual Platforms and has taught Orthosis Fabrication at local colleges.   Currently she is employed within the Hand Center of Southwestern Ohio/Orthopedic Associates as a Clinical Manager, carrying a full patient caseload.  She collaborates with the surgeons on protocol development, assists in Journal Club planning, organizes staffing in therapy clinics and serves as a Clinical Specialist within the Hand Therapy Department.  Kantessa thrives on challenges and strives to search for solutions for patients not responding to traditional therapy techniques.  Her interest in CMMS began after taking a Virtual CMMS Course taught by Robyn Midgley.  Since then she has worked hard to utilize Judy Colditz’s technique in the clinic to help patients with limited motion not responding to their courses of treatment.  Kantessa continued to further develop her understanding of the CMMS technique by mentoring from Judy Colditz  to problem-solve difficult cases.  She assists in leading the bimonthly CMMS Discussion Group sponsored by BraceLab and is working with a team of Hand Therapists to develop a 1 and 2 day Hands-on Casting Motion to Mobilize Stiffness course for ASHT  which is due to be released this year.   Kantessa is passionate about sharing the CMMS technique with other therapists because of the change it has made in her own practice and the successful outcomes she has seen with her patients.  Kantessa is excited to be presenting on the CMMS technique at IFSHT and the Texas Hand Society meeting in 2025.

Kantessa’s contact info – [email protected]

www.linkedin.com/in/kantessa-stewart-otr-l-cht-853219235

041: Glenohumeral Stabilization for Patients with Hypermobility Syndromes with Dr. Tamara Scerpella by The Hand to Shoulder Podcast

Patients with hypermobility syndromes who present with shoulder instability have traditionally been told to go to therapy. But what if therapy is not enough?  Join Dr. Tamara Scerpella as she explains how she evaluates and treats this challenging issue. She goes into details regarding surgical procedure, sling use, protocol and rehabilitation post-surgically for capsular shift or tightening. Listen for key takeaways regarding precautions and contraindications once the glenohumeral joint stability is restored!  We hope you enjoy the interview!

Dr. Tamara Scerpella earned her bachelor’s degree at the University of Iowa, where she competed as a Division I gymnast, and her medical degree from the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine. In 1985 she first came to Wisconsin for her residency in orthopedic surgery at UW Hospitals and Clinics. After three years in private practice in Monroe, Wisconsin, she completed a fellowship in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery at Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore. She was a member of the faculty at the State University of New York Upstate Medical University in Syracuse for 16 years before returning to UW-Madison in 2010.

Dr. Scerpella holds the AA McBeath Distinguished Professorship as Chair of the Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation. She is also the Chief of the Division of Sports Medicine and Team Physician for UW-Madison Badger Athletics. Among other accolades, she has earned the UW-Madison Slesinger Award for Excellence in Mentoring and the Woman in Science Award from the American Medical Women’s Association. Dr. Scerpella is a national expert in arthroscopic shoulder and knee surgery. An accomplished researcher, she leads a longitudinal study evaluating the impact of youth physical activity on bone health across the lifespan. This study, which Dr. Scerpella began early in her career, is now the longest and one of the most robust of its kind. Her research group has shown that physical activity during childhood and adolescence improves bone health in adulthood. At UW-Madison, she has spearheaded efforts for researchers to acquire high-quality data on patient outcomes, inspiring faculty to improve patient care through research and clinical trials.

Dr. Scerpella strives to be a role model for women in medicine and advocates for gender diversity in the department and nationally, particularly in orthopedic surgery, which is the least diverse of all medical specialties. Only 6% of practicing orthopedic surgeons in the United States are women, according to data reported by the Association of American Medical Colleges, but through Scerpella’s mentorship and leadership, women now comprise 30% of orthopedic surgeon faculty and 37% of total faculty in the department.

040: Rehab Following Nerve Transfer with Jen Dodson, OTD, OTR/L, CHT

Supercharged and ready for rehab! Are you working with a brachial plexus patient that had a nerve transfer? Well, listen up, this is the podcast for you! Jen Dodson joins the Hand to Shoulder podcast team to discuss rehabilitation theories and principles as well as a timeline of what to expect. Jen is a part of a qualitative research study involving rehabilitation processes with outcomes. We hope you enjoy listening to Jen as she educates us on rehabilitation following nerve transfer.

Articles she refers to in the podcast episode include:

Hill, J.L., Turner, L.C., Jone, R.D., Jimulia, D. T., Miller, C., & Power, D.M. (2019). The stages of rehabilitation following motor nerve transfer surgery. Journal of Musculoskeletal Surgery and Research, 3, 60.

*Link to Hill’s et. al. 2019 article: https://journalmsr.com/the-stages-of-rehabilitation-following-motor-nerve-transfer-surgery/

Kahn, L. & Moore, A. (2016). Donor Activation Focused Rehabilitation Approach: Maximizing Outcomes After Nerve Transfers. Hand Clinics, 32, 263-277.

Sturma, A., Hruby, L., Farina, D., & Aszmann, O. (2019). Structured Motor Rehabilitation After Select Nerve Transfers. Journal of Visualized Experiments, 150, e58440, doi: 10.3791/59840. 

Larocerie-Salgado, J., Chinchalkar, S., Ross, D.C., Gillis, J., Doherty, C.D., & Miller, T.A. (2021). Rehabilitation Following Nerve Transfer Surgery. Techniques in Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery, 26(2), 71-77.

Jennifer “Jen” Dodson has been an Occupational Therapist since 1998, a Certified Hand Therapist since 2004, and is fellowship-trained from the Philadelphia Hand Center in 2002. She received her Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate from Jefferson University (Formerly Thomas Jefferson) in 2021 along with an Advance Practice Certificate in “Teaching in the Digital Age”. Jen spent the majority of her career at a level-one trauma center (16 years) where she served as a clinical specialist. She had the opportunity to start a hand therapy program there and educate various stakeholders on the distinct role CHTs play throughout the continuum of care.

Jen has been a strong advocate for the profession and specialty of hand therapy by serving on the ASHT education council, lecturing on various topics of the upper extremity across the US and Canada as an invited speaker for state and national conferences, served as adjunct faculty, contributed to book chapters, performed curriculum development, and owned her own continuing education business specializing in upper extremity rehabilitation courses. She is currently employed at OrthoCarolina in Charlotte, NC, where she serves as a clinical specialist, coordinates student placement, is an instructor in their AOTA-approved hand therapy fellowship, and is the CHT who works with the surgeons in brachial plexus clinic. She is passionate about serving those who have sustained the most complex traumatic upper extremity injuries and athletes of all levels.

She can be reached at:  [email protected].

039: Nerve Transfers with Dr. Nick Munaretto

038: Understanding Midcarpal Instability with Ann Porretto-Loehrke, PT, DPT, CHT, COMT, CMTPT

 Wrist instability can be a difficult condition to treat. Today’s episode covers the intricate mechanics of midcarpal instability and the two types of clinical presentations: midcarpal VISI (volar intercalated segmental instability) and the less common midcarpal DISI (dorsal intercalated segmental instability). Clinical testing for each of these conditions will be covered as well as evidence-supported treatment interventions including orthotic management, muscular engagement and the progression with proprioceptive training.

Ann Porretto-Loehrke is a skilled clinician with a passion for teaching and clinical treatment of upper extremity disorders. She has been practicing for 30 years and teaching continuing education courses for the past 20. She is the Clinical Development Coordinator at the Hand to Shoulder Center in Appleton, Wisconsin. Ann is a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) and a Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist (COMT) for treatment of the upper quadrant through the International Academy of Orthopedic Medicine (IAOM).  Ann received a bachelor’s degree in physical therapy from Marquette University in 1994 and completed a post-professional Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from Drexel University with a specialty in hand and upper quarter rehabilitation in 2007. She is also certified in dry needling through Myopain Seminars, as a Certified Myofascial Trigger Point Therapist (CMTPT). Ann is a lead instructor who co-developed the Hand & Upper Extremity Track through IAOM, a set of 6 manual therapy courses designed specifically for hand and upper extremity specialists. She co-authored a chapter in Rehabilitation of the Hand & Upper Extremity on nerve compression syndromes of the elbow and forearm, as well as published two peer-reviewed articles entitled “Clinical Manual Assessment of the Wrist” and “Taping Techniques for the Wrist” in the 2016 Journal of Hand Therapy’s special edition of the wrist. Ann serves as the planning committee chair for the Wisconsin Hand Experience conference and has presented at American Society of Hand Therapists (ASHT) annual conferences, Canadian Society of Hand Therapist Annual Conference, Philadelphia meeting, TRIA Hand Conference, and Teton Hand Conferences. She also teaches online courses for MedBridge education and facilitated the development of the MedBridge CHT prep program launched in June of 2021.

Ann can be reached at:

Instagram: @anns_happy_hands 

Email: [email protected]

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ann-porretto-loehrke-dpt-cht-comt-cmtpt-1080b62a/

037: Somatosensory Rehab with Tara Packham, OTReg (Ont), PhD

Somatosensory rehabilitation is a method of assessment and treatment for neuropathic pain developed in Switzerland two decades ago by Claude Spicher, a Swiss hand therapist. It draws on contemporary understandings of functional neuroanatomy to address both sensory loss and sensory gain (allodynia). While it can be used for the entire body, it is especially useful for conditions commonly seen in the upper extremity such as complex regional pain syndrome, painful scars, nerve compression syndromes, and burns. Join us as Tara Packham discusses the mechanics of Somatosensory Rehab: how it works and how this can be applied to your patients presenting with persistent pain.

Dr. Tara Packham is an occupational therapist and assistant professor at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario Canada. She worked for over 25 years in hand and upper limb rehabilitation before completing a PhD under the mentorship of Dr. Joy MacDermid. Her research interests are at the intersection of persistent pain and upper limb conditions, with a special focus on moving evidence into practice. She is active in the Canadian and American Societies for Hand Therapists and currently serves as Editor in Chief at Hand Therapy (official journal of the British Association of Hand Therapists and European Federation of Societies for Hand Therapy).

Dr. Packham can be reached at:

[email protected]

@TaraLPackham on X

036: Building A Hand Therapy Fellowship with Jyo Supnekar, OTR/L, OTD, CHT, CLT, C/NDT, COMT

Jyo Supnekar, OTR/L, OTD, CHT, CLT, C/NDT, COMT and her colleagues at Johns Hopkins Health System had the vision of building a hand therapy fellowship in 2015 and after much research and numerous hours dedicated towards the application process, creating a curriculum, creating a core group of mentors and educators, marketing and receiving candidacy status, the Fellowship was launched in 2017. Jyo shares how this process has been rigorous, tiring, inspiring and highly gratifying process where she learned to build a strong team of highly skilled clinicians working towards a common goal.

Jyo Supnekar is a clinical specialist at Johns Hopkins Health System. She has a doctorate in occupational therapy and specializes in hand and upper extremity rehabilitation, lymphedema therapy and stroke rehabilitation. Jyo has practiced as a certified hand therapist since 1998 and enjoys learning new skills, techniques, technologies and innovative treatment solutions for rehabilitation.  Jyo has worked as a clinician at Johns Hopkins for over 12 years. She started the process of developing a hand therapy fellowship in 2016. They accepted their first fellows in 2017 and received a 10-year accreditation from AOTA. Jyo has a passion for learning, education and knowledge sharing. She has recently passed forward the Director’s role to an accomplished colleague so she can pursue other program initiatives. She is still involved in teaching didactics and hands-on skills training. Jyo is also a Fellowship Programs Review Committee member for AOTA.

How to reach Jyo: [email protected]

035: Neuromodulation Coaching with Lisa Kozden, PhD, OTR, CHT, COMT

Neuromodulation coaching is a unique treatment approach which helps to assess and categorize each patient into specific archetypes with associated neurophysiological profiles. By understanding each patient’s archetype, a clinician can create and implement more effective plans of care which address the physical, mental, and emotional health of the patient. Join us to learn more about Neuromodulation coaching and how it can help improve the occupational performance of therapy patients.

Lisa Kozden, Ph.D., OTR, CHT, COMT is an occupational therapist with 23 years of experience in treating patients with hand and upper extremity conditions. She graduated with a master’s degree in occupational therapy (MOT) in 2000 from Nova Southeastern University, became certified as a hand therapist (CHT) in 2008, and achieved certification as an orthopedic manual therapist (COMT) in 2014 by the International Academy of Orthopedic Medicine US (IAOM-US). Over the last 8 years, Lisa has been teaching full-time as a Faculty Specialist in the Occupational Therapy Department at The University of Scranton. On a part-time basis, she treats patients for a regional healthcare system in Northeastern PA and teaches continuing education courses in the International Academy of Orthopedic Medicine (IAOM)’s Upper Extremity Track. Lisa serves as a member of the Research Division for the American Society for Hand Therapists (ASHT) and has recently earned her PhD in Occupational Therapy from Nova Southeastern University. Her topic of research involves the infusion of a psychoneuroimmunology (PNI)-based program into upper extremity rehabilitation.

Here are the links to Dr. Ian Weinberg’s site with more specific information on the certification course for health professionals:

https://www.neuronostic.com

https://www.neuronostic.com/?page=course_neuromodulation_accreditation

The book Lisa refers to in the podcast episode is by Babette Rothschild (2016), The Body Remembers Volume 2: Revolutionizing Trauma Treatment.

Here is the Amazon site if people want to purchase this laminated card:

How to reach Lisa:

LinkedIn

profile at http://linkedin.com/in/lisa-kozden-04469136

Email:

[email protected]

034: Hand Therapy in Dubai with Blair Agero

We become accustomed to our role as a hand therapist in the clinic where we practice, often not giving a second thought to how we perform our daily duties. But what does the role of a hand therapist look like in another part of the world? Blair Agero, occupational therapist, joins us from Dubai, UAE to share what his day-to-day roles entail. Please join us for an interesting look at hand therapy practice abroad!

Blair Agero received a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy in 1999 from the University of Perpetual Help System DALTA in Manila, then went on to receive a postgraduate certificate in Hand Therapy from the University of Derby in the UK in 2014. He also went on to receive a postgraduate diploma specializing in hand therapy from the International University of Andalucía in Seville, Spain in 2022. Blair has presented on various hand therapy topics in Dubai, London, and Vienna. He currently works as a senior hand therapist at the Mediclinic Middle East in Dubai where he focuses on treating sports-related injuries in the elbow, forearm, wrist, and hand. Blair is the co-founder of the Emirates Hand Therapy Special Interest Group and is passionate about advancing hand therapy practice in Dubai and the United Arab Emirates.

How to reach Blair:

Website: www.handtherapistblair.com

Podcast: More Than Just A Hand

Instagram: @handtherapistblairdubai

LinkedIn: Blair Agero

033: Blood Flow Restriction and How it Can Fit into Your Hand Therapy Practice with Jim Wagner, OTD, OTR/L, CHT, COMT, CPAM, CSCS

We’ve seen lots of hype about Blood Flow Restriction, or BFR in social media, but how does it work? Join us as Jim Wagner, seasoned hand therapist and powerlifter as he brings to light the physiologic benefits of BFR and how this can be incorporated into your hand therapy practice!

Jim Wagner has been practicing for 30 years with clinical experience of the UE in orthopedics. He received his post professional doctorate from Rocky Mountain University of Health in hand therapy. He’s certified in PAMs and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). He’s a team leader at Guthrie Hand Center in New York state and serves as an adjunct professor at both Keuka and Ithaca College OT programs. He’s been involved in competitive powerlifting and bodybuilding for 35 years. He’s nationally known for instructing cupping, IASTM, orthotic fabrication, blood flow restriction and kinesiology taping. Jim has spoken at Georgia Hand Society Special Interest Group, Wisconsin Hand Experience, and many other therapy related venues. He’s published in the practice forum section of the AJOT and serves on the Education Division of the ASHT.  Jim recently became a Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist (COMT) through the International Academy of Orthopedic Medicine (IAOM-US).

How to reach Jim:

Email: [email protected]

IG handle: cht_power71

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032: Wound Care

Open wound? Don’t panic, Nora is here to help! Join us with Nora Barrett discussing how to evaluate, cleanse, dress and document all different types of wounds. Nora organizes all the products she recommends for various types of wounds seen in a hand clinic. You will not be disappointed in the takeaways and clinical pearls after listening. 

Nora Barrett OTR/L, CHT, WCC graduated from the Program in Occupational Therapy at Washington University in St. Louis in 1997. She has been a practicing occupational therapist since 1998 and a certified hand therapist since 2006. She spent her early career as an inpatient therapist at rehabilitation centers, acute care hospitals and burn units in Boston, MS and Washington, DC before focusing in outpatient hand therapy in Washington, DC; Baltimore, MD and Bend, OR. Nora joined the Hand Therapy Team at the University of Virginia Physicians Group in 2021 where she works in the Hand Center and an outpatient hand therapy practice. She received her Wound Care Certification in 2020 and is an active member of the American Society of Hand Therapists (ASHT) and the American Association for Hand Surgery (AAHS). Nora co-authored the Wound Classification and Management Chapter in the 7th edition of Rehabilitation of the Hand and Upper Extremity textbook and the Physiology of Wound Healing & Burns Chapter in the 4th Edition of ASHT’s Test Prep for the CHT exam. 

031: Introduction to Cervical Spine for Hand Therapists with Dr. Derek Clewley PT, DPT, PhD

“The arm bone is connected to the wrist bone”….. come on now, we all know this song! Well, it’s a fact, everything is connected. Derek Clewley, DPT, PhD., not only details us through examination of an injury, he clues us in on treatment of the kinetic chain. Join us as we discuss looking proximal to the cervical spine when we are treating conservative lower arm issues such as ulnar wrist pain or lateral epicondylitis. Just imagine upping your game in the clinic treating proximally, how that will impact pain levels distally with minimal hands-on. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did! 

Dr. Clewley is a graduate of Shenandoah University with his DPT and a PhD. from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professionals. His area of expertise and training is in orthopedics and manual physical therapy. He achieved board certification in orthopedics and is recognized as a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists.

His PhD is primarily in research interests including dry needling, manual physical therapy, and pain sciences. Dr. Clewley has extensive experience in the development of continuing education, residency, and fellowship post-graduate training programs.

He is the associate editor of BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders and a AAOMPT Board Member.

He’s published in 44 articles and has received several Merritt Awards and Clinical Instructor of the year awards. 

030: Kinesiotape with Teri Casagranda PT, CHT

Stuck on you! Have you ever used Kinesiotape before? Where did you put it and for what purpose? Did you know there’s different degrees of tension when applying the tape? Well, all these are questions you may not have thought of when using Kinesiotape. Listen up, we have all these pondering thoughts answered in this podcast. Teresa Casagrande, PT, CHT from Sturgeon Bay, WI energetically greets us to discuss various kinds of tape and purposes of each brand of tape. She details out numerous diagnoses, tension and length of time Kinesiotape should be applied. Hope you enjoy our 30th episode brought to you by Hand to Shoulder Center of Wisconsin-Appleton!

Teri Casagranda earned her Master of Science in Physical Therapy at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville and Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Boston University.  She became a Certified Hand Therapist in 2007, Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner in 2011 and Certified Kinesio Taping Instructor in 2017.  She worked at the Hand to Shoulder Center of Wisconsin from 2002 until 2013, when she moved to Sturgeon Bay and is currently employed as a Casual Call therapist for Door County Medical Center.

Karwacińska, J., Kiebzak, W., Stepanek-Finda, B., Kowalski, I. M., Protasiewicz-Fałdowska, H., Trybulski, R., & Starczyńska, M. (2012). Effectiveness of kinesio taping on hypertrophic scars, keloids and Scar Contractures. Polish Annals of Medicine, 19(1), 50–57. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.poamed.2012.04.010

Klein, H., Brockmann, R., & Assmann, A. (2015). Pain-diminishing effect of Kinesio taping in patients after sternotomy. Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery, 10(S1). https://doi.org/10.1186/1749-8090-10-s1-a76

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