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How Ergonomics Helps Keep Your Hands Healthy
to reduce and prevent further pain and injury. Once your therapists have created a safer work environment, your chances of sustaining a repetitive stress injury are much lower. What to Eexpect at Your Hands For Living and Hand Therapy Northwest Session One of our highly trained occupational therapists will start with a comprehensive evaluation that includes your past medical history and the specific demands on your body at home and work on a typical day. We will use this information to develop a comprehensive program that includes targeted manual techniques, mobility work, strengthening, and appropriate pain relief techniques. In some circumstances, we recommend specialized devices or
equipment modifications (such as splints or wrist supports) to make your daily tasks more comfortable. Request an appointment at Hands For Living and Hand Therapy Northwest today! Our highly trained occupational and certified hand therapists can guide you to resolve your pain and improve the ergonomics of your work environment to ensure you stay injury-free!
wearing gloves. Whether working around your home or on a job site, gloves protect your hands from cuts, scrapes, and blisters that can lead to pain or injury. • Change your position frequently: Prolonged postures often lead to improper technique or faulty movements that cause pain or injury. If you’re unsure what to do for your specific situation, consulting with one of our occupational therapists or certified hand therapists at Hands for Living and Hand Therapy Northwest is an excellent way to get started. We can prescribe you a personalized program that will recommend necessary adjustments and modifications to your work environment or the tools you use
We want to help you live pain-free, regaining and maintaining the ability to do the things that you love to do! Schedule your appointments TODAY.
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Vanessa Arango, Occupational Therapist Vanessa is an occupational therapist specializing in treating conditions affecting the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. She has a background in Exercise Science with many years of experience as a personal trainer and certified yoga instructor. Her passion for learning and understanding movement led her to find therapy in
Education & qualifications • 2020 Certified Lymphedema Therapist, Academy of Lymphatic Studies • 2019 Master’s in Occupational Therapy, University of Saint Augustine • 2015 Bachelor’s of Science in Exercise Science and Health Promotion, Florida Atlantic University • 2012 Certified Yoga Instructor, Yoga Alliance
order to make a greater impact for those wishing to return to meaningful activities or even in finding new ones to enjoy. She hopes to empower her clients to return to the things that matter most to them. Vanessa also has specialized training in oncology rehabilitation and lymphedema therapy. In her free time, Vanessa can be found training Brazilian jiu-jitsu, powerlifting, or exploring the PNW with her husband and dogs.
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