Jennifer K Helmer is a Missoula, Montana based female physical therapist with 23 years of experience in Hand Physical Therapy. She completed her graduation from Other in 2001. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount. Patients will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. Active license number of Jennifer K Helmer as Physical Therapist is PTP-PT-LIC-1782 in Montana. Jennifer K Helmer 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.