Restore Occupational Therapy

We are happy to welcome our Blue Ridge co-op student Hunter Heeman!

Modifications made for a new upper extremity amputee today

Restore is accepting new patients for any type of injury/surgery to your shoulder, elbow, wrist or hand! We offer therapy with the only Certified Hand Therapist/Occupational Therapist in the area. www.restoreoccupationaltherapy.com Call us for an appointment 570-465-2027!

Surgeries are being scheduled again. Please consider Restore for all your post operative therapy needs for any upper extremity surgery from the shoulder to hand.

CELEBRATE HAND THERAPY AWARENESS WEEK!! Why See a Hand Therapist: retrieved from ASHT website A hand therapist is an occupational therapist or physical therapist who, through advanced study and experience, specializes in treating individuals with conditions affecting the hands and upper extremity.... A qualified hand therapist can evaluate and treat any problem related to the upper extremity. The hand therapist can effectively treat and rehabilitate the patient through post-operative rehabilitation, preventative, non-operative or conservative treatment or industry consultation. The therapist works closely with the physician and patient to provide a continuum of care. This often starts within days of the injury or surgery right through the patient’s return to work and/or a productive lifestyle. A hand specialist may also have advanced certification as a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT). CHT vs. OT/PT Occupational therapists have graduated from an accredited OT program, passed a national registration exam and are licensed to practice as OTs in the state in which they work (unless no licensure exists in that state). Physical therapist have graduated from a PT accredited program, passed a national registration exam and are licensed to practice in the state in which they work. Both OTs and PTs can practice in any specialty area of their professions, such as general rehabilitation, neurological rehabilitation, head injury, orthopedics, pediatrics, geriatrics or hand therapy. A CHT is an OT or PT by profession with at least three years of experience, plus 4,000 hours of hand therapy practice (upper extremity rehabilitation). A CHT must have passed a certification examination that demonstrates knowledge of all areas of hand therapy before being granted the right to use the CHT designation. Hand therapists must renew their credential every five years through continued education and participation in hand therapy to continue using the CHT designation. A hand therapy specialist provides: Accurate assessments, immediate care and effective treatment to reduce treatment time A continuum of care eliminating the need for multiple medical providers Faster recovery results in decreased medical costs Functional outcomes ensuring a faster return to work and productive lifestyle The most comprehensive care for their patients Find a Hand Therapist Near You ASHT offers an enhanced directory for you to find a member therapist in your area.

Celebrating Hand Therapy Awareness week June1-7

Restore will be hosting a healthy habits weight loss seminar on June 17th at 6:30. Learn how healthy habits can transform your life. Please call to reserve a seat so we can plan for social distancing. 570-465-2027

Fitness will reopen as soon as we go green. Rest assured all equipment will be sanitized and ready to go. We are working on reorganizing so that all machines are 6 ft. apart. Can't wait to see everyone get back into their fitness routines!

Thank you to all who have served and are presently serving especially those who have given the ultimate sacrifice

Thanks to CB Excavating & Paving, LLC. Our parking lot is much safer with all large pot holes repaired, a ramped entrance into the building and 3 designated handicapped spots with 1 of those for handicapped van access.