Fieldwork Experiences

Hand Therapy Fieldwork 

Conducted evaluations with various diagnoses of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. Then I created and assessed the patient's plan of care to increase functional independence in activities of daily living.

Hand Therapy Fieldwork

Fabricated custom orthotics including resting hand, wrist cock up, short and long thumb spica, ulnar gutter, and PIP extension. Then provided patient education on donning, doffing, and orthotic maintenance for increased compliance. 

Hand Therapy Fieldwork

 I was able to explore and explain the purpose of interventions with each letter of the alphabet as my in-service presentation. The purpose was to demonstrate the significance of hand therapy to patients at an evaluation. This helped with the creation and implementation of therapeutic activities and exercises to increase functional independence in daily living.

Skilled Nursing Fieldwork

Evaluated patients with various diagnoses to be a more well-rounded future practitioner. Diagnoses included hip fractures, spinal stenosis, Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, COVID, hand fractures, cancer, total hip and knee replacements, Multiple Sclerosis, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. 

Skilled Nursing Fieldwork

Developed and implemented therapeutic exercises and activities for generalized strengthening in activities of daily living goals of dressing, bathing, personal hygiene, toileting, grooming, and wheelchair management. Moreover, I have enhanced my knowledge of assistive devices for managing daily tasks. 

Skilled Nursing Fieldwork 

Presented a case study PowerPoint presentation on all successful interventions for Huntington’s Disease in a subacute setting with the use of each letter of the alphabet