The Upper Extremity Program is designed to evaluate and treat upper extremity musculoskeletal injuries and disorders and to prevent cumulative trauma disorders (CTD). It is multidisciplinary and includes orthopaedics, physical therapy, ergonomics and stress management as needed. The goal of the program is to improve functional performance at work and during daily activities in order to prevent or decrease time away from productive activities.
Participation in the Upper Extremity Program is initiated with a thorough medical and functional evaluation that is performed by the clinical team. This rehabilitation program is individually designed with special emphasis on the following:
- Functional improvement
- Pain control
- Aerobic conditioning
- Patient education
- Stress management
- Ergonomic evaluation of the worksite
- Prevention of recurrence
The goal of the program is to “provide excellence in multidisciplinary evidence based care in a supportive and goal oriented environment; and to promote education for the treatment and prevention of work and non-work related upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders”
Upper extremity programs also include:
Contact:
Angela Lis: 212-255-6690