Fieldwork II
Summer 2012
Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL
10 weeks in Outpatient Hand Therapy
Evaluation and Treatments: average 8-10 patients/day
Diagnoses: distal radius fractures, arthritis, wrist fusion, carpal tunnel syndrome, epicondylitis, unlar nerve disorders, hand trauma/injuries such as finger fractures, burns, etc.
Experiences: treatment plan, documentation, splinting (ulnar gutter, wrist cock-up, small finger-based, hand/forearm-based thumb spica, etc.), modalities (ultrasound, heat/cold), BTE, basic admin
Last 2 weeks in Outpatient Neuro-rehabilitation
Population: Pediatrics and adults
Diagnoses: Brain injuries/tumor, stroke, attention disorders
Experiences: Treatment plan and documentation
Observations: Swallow study, aquatic therapy
Summer 2013
Mercy Rehabilitation, St. Louis, MO
12 weeks in Inpatient Rehab
Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL
10 weeks in Outpatient Hand Therapy
Evaluation and Treatments: average 8-10 patients/day
Diagnoses: distal radius fractures, arthritis, wrist fusion, carpal tunnel syndrome, epicondylitis, unlar nerve disorders, hand trauma/injuries such as finger fractures, burns, etc.
Experiences: treatment plan, documentation, splinting (ulnar gutter, wrist cock-up, small finger-based, hand/forearm-based thumb spica, etc.), modalities (ultrasound, heat/cold), BTE, basic admin
Last 2 weeks in Outpatient Neuro-rehabilitation
Population: Pediatrics and adults
Diagnoses: Brain injuries/tumor, stroke, attention disorders
Experiences: Treatment plan and documentation
Observations: Swallow study, aquatic therapy
Summer 2013
Mercy Rehabilitation, St. Louis, MO
12 weeks in Inpatient Rehab
Fieldwork I
Fall 2010
Frazier Rehab Institute, Louisville, KY
- Inpatient Rehab – Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Spinal Cord Injury (SCI), Strokes, and Geriatric Psych
Highlights:
- Observe Locomotor treadmill intervention on TBIs and SCIs to help patients re-learn walking
- Administered a COPM assessment followed by SOAP notes, and perform muscle manual testing (MMT), passive range of motion (PROM), as well as transfers.
Spring 2011
Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL
- Outpatient/Inpatient Hand Therapy
Highlights:
- Observe 8 hand surgeries
- Performed scar/tissue massage, assist in interventions, and measure strength and ROM.
- Provided with educational tools to learn more about hand therapy and current treatments in clinic.
- Observe hand surgeon.
Fall 2011
Dorn VAMC, Columbia, SC
- Psychosocial Rehabilitation Recovery Center (PRRC)
Highlights:
- Assist with treatment plans
- Develop and prepare a 90-minute group therapy treatment plan (Mixed Media Recovery Collage) for 14 group members supported by evidence.
Spring 2012
Miriam School, Webster Groves, MO
- St. Louis leading school for kids with learning disabilities
Highlights:
- Observe/Assist with the following activities: handwriting, crossing midline activities, hand therapy, computer program, sensory diet, gym activities, recess, fine/gross motor activities, and more.
Frazier Rehab Institute, Louisville, KY
- Inpatient Rehab – Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Spinal Cord Injury (SCI), Strokes, and Geriatric Psych
Highlights:
- Observe Locomotor treadmill intervention on TBIs and SCIs to help patients re-learn walking
- Administered a COPM assessment followed by SOAP notes, and perform muscle manual testing (MMT), passive range of motion (PROM), as well as transfers.
Spring 2011
Memorial Hospital, Belleville, IL
- Outpatient/Inpatient Hand Therapy
Highlights:
- Observe 8 hand surgeries
- Performed scar/tissue massage, assist in interventions, and measure strength and ROM.
- Provided with educational tools to learn more about hand therapy and current treatments in clinic.
- Observe hand surgeon.
Fall 2011
Dorn VAMC, Columbia, SC
- Psychosocial Rehabilitation Recovery Center (PRRC)
Highlights:
- Assist with treatment plans
- Develop and prepare a 90-minute group therapy treatment plan (Mixed Media Recovery Collage) for 14 group members supported by evidence.
Spring 2012
Miriam School, Webster Groves, MO
- St. Louis leading school for kids with learning disabilities
Highlights:
- Observe/Assist with the following activities: handwriting, crossing midline activities, hand therapy, computer program, sensory diet, gym activities, recess, fine/gross motor activities, and more.