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New York BPI Therapists
Karen M. Dake, PT
Are you a physical or occupational therapist, and does your center offer physical and/or occupational therapy for children and adults with brachial plexus injuries? P.T. Yes our facility provides PT only. Indicate the number of years of experience in treating brachial plexus injured (bpi) patients. 3 years. Identify what bpi patients you have experiece in treating (obstetrical brachial plexus, trauma, adult and/or pediatric. Pediatric/Birth related. How many bpi patients have you treated? 3. Do you follow your patients post surgically? I have. I'm currently not treating any BPI patients. Do you or your staff have a working relationship with physician(s) who are brachial plexus injury specialists?. No. No BPI specialists in the area. Previously had indirect contact only from Dr.s from Texas Children's Hospital. What therapy techniques, methods and interventions do you use, including, but not limited to, aquatic therapy, hippotherapy, kinesiotaping and splinting. Aquatic PT, myofascial release, kinesiotaping, more restrictive taping, sensory, NDT. Are you familiar with NMES/TES stimulation or other types of stimulation? If yes, what type(s) of stimulation do you use?. Yes. Our clinic uses NMES with children for the sensory and motor benefit of neuromuscular re-education. List any specialized education or training and/or seminars or clinics you have attended in treating bpi individuals. None. I honestly haven't seen many offered. Have you authored or co-authored any articles regarding brachial plexus injuries or participated in any research studies? No. Indicate any other facts that you feel would help families and individuals understand your practice Ours is an exclusively pediatric and adolescent PT practice. Currently 2 PTs on staff in our new 4500 square foot facility. 4 private rooms and large therapy gym. 12 x 26 foot therapeutic pool with multiple depths.. |
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