Deborah Gaddes Hartenstein is a Rutland, Vermont based female physical therapist who is specialized in Hand Physical Therapy. Active license number of Deborah Gaddes Hartenstein is 0720000005 in Vermont. Deborah Gaddes Hartenstein evaluate and treat people with health problems resulting from injury or disease. She provide non-operative interventions, preventative care and post-surgical rehabilitation for a wide variety of upper extremity disorders, from simple fingertip injuries to complex replanted extremities. Patients with chronic conditions, such as arthritis, or neurologic conditions, such as a stroke, can benefit from hand therapy through education on joint protection and energy conservation, and with recommendations for adaptive equipment or devices to improve function.
A hand therapist employs a variety of techniques and tools, including activity and exercise programs, custom orthotic fabrication, management of pain and swelling and wound and scar care. A hand therapist can also be a consultant in the industrial world, training employees and recommending modifications of workstations and alternative work methods to help ensure healthy work styles of all employees.