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Students studying physical and occupational therapy have the
opportunity to complete their clinical rotations at
Winchester Medical Center. Outpatient services including
Orthopedic Spine and Sports Physical Therapy, therapeutic
exercise and treatment, occupational /hand therapy, and
mechanical based diagnosis and treatment using the McKenzie
approach are available on the Amherst Campus. Students in
this training program will work one-on-one with
board-certified specialists in orthopedics and
internationally credentialed spine care professionals.
Students studying Orthopedic Spine and Sports Physical
Therapy will:
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assist in the treatment of sports related injuries,
extremity and spinal injuries, and post-op surgery
patients.
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use
mechanical based diagnosis and treatment of
musculoskeletal disorders with an emphasis on the spine
using the McKenzie approach.
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attend sport-specific clinics with video motion analysis
for runners and baseball pitchers.
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inclusion of selected multiple manual therapy techniques
in support of mechanical based plan of care
Students studying Occupational/ Hand Therapy will:
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assist in the orthopedic diagnoses for the fingers,
wrist and hand including carpal tunnel and tendon damage
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learn splinting for finger, hand, and wrist impairments
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practice Lymph edema treatments including massage,
wrapping, and management
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give
ergonomic and functional capacity
evaluations
Upon admittance to the program students must:
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complete a background check
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receive appropriate vaccinations (including 2 rounds
of MMR )
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test negative for TB
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have a history of Chicken Pox or + titer
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be CPR certified
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provide a copy of liability coverage
Student Requirements
Upon completion of the program, students are required to
give an in-service to the outpatient rehabilitation staff on
a focus of their training.
Students interested in completing of their clinical
rotations at Winchester Medical Center should speak to their
Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education or call
540-536-8095.
Mission
Statement:
We provide extra-ordinary service to outpatients to achieve
optimal function of utilizing evidence based practice,
education, and patient empowered self management.
Regional information may be
found by visiting the following sites:
www.visitshenandaoh.org
www.ci.winchester.va.us |
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