Robin Polinsky provides therapy for patients with injuries or conditions affecting their hand and upper extremities. She treats people with fractures, tendon repairs, nerve injures or compressions, overuse injuries, arthritis, joint replacement, and neurological conditions. She is clinically interested in splinting, and evaluation and treatment of upper extremity injuries. She is a certified hand therapist. She is proficient in modalities and custom splinting, both static and dynamic. She speaks English.
Age Groups Seen
Adult, Older Adult
Languages Spoken*
English
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Expertise
self care therapy
functional dexterity testing
compression therapies
sensory therapies
soft tissue therapies
neuromuscular therapies
exercise therapies
hand therapies
scar therapies
neurologic occupational therapy
splinting
energy therapies
arthritis rehabilitation
manual therapy
concussion rehabilitation
orthotics
neurological rehabilitation
occupational therapy
stroke rehabilitation
neuromuscular reeducation
fine motor skills evaluation
orthopedic rehabilitation
joint therapies
vision therapy
desensitization occupational therapies
Credentials
Education
University of Pittsburgh
Board Certification
National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy - Occupational Therapist Registered
Publications
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