Paula M Gedeon is a Buffalo, New York based female physical therapist who is specialized in Hand Physical Therapy. Active license number of Paula M Gedeon as Hand Physical Therapist is 007915-1 in New York. Paula M Gedeon 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.