Hand Therapy Program
General Information/Questions
Barton Rehabilitation Services
South Lake Tahoe Location
Phone: 530.543.5896
Fax: 530.544.6512
Stateline Location
Phone: 775.589.8953
Fax: 775.589.8920
Department Director
Rene Hoogendijk
Rehabilitation Services Director
HOURS
Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
The Barton Health Rehabilitation Services offers the only comprehensive
Certified Hand Rehabilitation Program in South Lake Tahoe, CA. With less than 4,000 Certified Hand
Therapists in the United States, Barton Health is fortunate to have one of their own. Our
highly trained Occupational therapists will evaluate and design an individually tailored program for each
patient. The Hand program is designed to achieve optimum hand function following surgical repair or
injury.
Injuries Treated:
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Cumulative trauma disorders: carpal tunnel, DeQuervains, and tendonitis
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Fractures of the hand and upper extremity
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Tendon repairs, transfers, and grafts
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Crush and degloving injuries
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Nerve injuries, repairs, and entrapments
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PNS and CNS disorders – affecting upper extremity function
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Upper extremity amputations
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Arthritis
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Burns
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Compartment Syndromes
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RSD
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Lymphedema
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Musculoskeletal disorders
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Pediatric upper extremity dysfunction
Treatment Techniques:
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Edema control
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Pain management
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Muscle and sensory re-education
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Desensitization
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Therapeutic exercises
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Patient education (adaptive equipment, injury education)
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Modalities – ultrasound, E-stim, iontophoresis, paraffin, whirlpool
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Splinting (dynamic and static)
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Functional Capacity Evaluations of the hand and upper extremity
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Scar management
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Worksite analysis and workstation re-design
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Home exercise program
Treatment Goals:
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Reduce pain, edema, and scarring
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Improve strength, motion, and function
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Independent functioning in activities of daily living and safe return to work
The Hand Therapy Program currently accepts a variety of insurance, worker’s compensation contracts, direct payment, Medicare and
Medi-Cal.
