Hand and Upper Extremity Therapy

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Our occupational therapists at the Holy Cross Health Hand Center are specially trained in treating diagnoses of the hand and upper extremity. We provide one-on-one therapy sessions developed per the doctor's prescription and tailored to each patient's individual needs in a comfortable and relaxed environment.

Conditions Treated 

  • Hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder fractures
  • Nerve compressions such as carpal tunnel and cubital tunnel syndrome
  • Joint sprains and strains
  • Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
  • Joint replacements
  • Tendon injuries and repairs
  • Dupuytren's contracture after a xiaflex injection or surgery

Interventions

  • Scar and soft tissue massage
  • Edema management
  • Desensitization and sensory re-education
  • Neuromuscular re-education
  • Manual joint mobilization
  • Therapeutic exercises
  • Kinematic taping
  • Static and dynamic custom orthoses fabricated 
  • Patient education and home programs

Our Therapists

Sarah Maceda

Sarah Maceda, OTR/L, CHT

  • Graduated from the University Of Florida with a degree in Occupational Therapy
  • Certified Hand Therapist through the Hand Therapy Certification Commission
  • Over 20 Years of experience specializing in treating the Upper Extremity
  • Faculty of Holy Cross Physical Therapy Residency Program
  • When not at work enjoys exercising, reading, and spending time with her family

 

Amy Bingaman, OTR/L, CHT

Amy Bingaman, OTR/L, CHT

  • Graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in Occupational Therapy
  • Certified Hand Therapist through the Hand Therapy Certification Commission
  • Specializing in the treatment of orthopedic injuries and conditions for over 25 years
  • Enjoys developing a therapeutic relationship with patients to assist each person in reaching their therapy goals
  • When not working, enjoys gardening, Pilates and spending time with family and friends

 

Liz Tatum

Elizabeth Tatum, OTR/L

  • Graduated from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences with a Masters in Occupational Therapy
  • Special interest in orthopedic and neurological deficits of the upper extremity
  • Occupational therapist for the ALS and Parkinson's clinics at Holy Cross Phil Smith Neuroscience Institute
  • When not working she enjoys practicing yoga, going to the beach, and paddleboarding

 


Miremonde Joseph

Miremonde Joseph, OTR/L, CHT

  • Graduated from Gannon University with a Doctor of Occupational Therapy Degree
  • Certified Hand Therapist through the Hand Therapy Certification Commission
  • Certified Lymphedema Therapist obtained through Norton School of Lymphatic Therap
  • Speaks English and Haitian Creole
  • When not working she enjoys hiking, going to the beach, reading and traveling

 

Contact Us

5597 N Dixie Highway | Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334 
P: 954-267-6390 | F: 954-267-6398