Occupational Therapy/Lymphedema Treatment
Occupational Therapy is the art and science of human occupation. Occupation refers to the activities people perform throughout the day. When disabilities impact a person's ability to perform such activities, occupational therapists help people regain normal functional capabilities.
At Smith & Prothero, our occupational therapists offer the following services:
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Hand therapy
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Dynamic/static splinting
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Fracture bracing
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Ergonomic assessment and intervention
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Adaptive technologies
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Activities of daily living
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Individualized programs for the orthopedic, neurological and post-surgical patient
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Temporal Mandibular Joint (TMJ) therapy
Chesapeake Lymphedema Center
Lymphedema is an abnormal accumulation of high protein fluid that is unable to be transported from the extremities, head, abdomen or other parts of the body. The accumulation, which causes swelling, may lead to discomfort, infections, disfigurement, or disability.
We offer the following services to treat lymphedema:
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Manual Lymphatic Drainage
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Bandaging
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Therapeutic Exercise
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Skin Care
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Scar Management
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Stress Management
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Nutrition
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Compression Garments
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Home Maintenance Programs
We also offer a highly specialized treatment program for post-breast cancer patients.