Valerie Nichols, OT

Hand Occupational Therapist

Ms. Valerie Nichols is a Hand Occupational Therapist in Pittsfield, MA with special training and skill in emphasizing the patient's performance of desired activities as the primary goal of therapy while improving the mobility and range of motion of damaged or dysfunctional hands or upper extremities. As a Hand Occupational Therapist, Valerie Nichols, OT performs customized therapy protocols to improve hand and upper extremity functions. Hand Occupational Therapy is the rehabilitation of hands and upper extremities performed by occupational therapists who prioritize the patient's participation needs u2014 returning to the activities he or she finds fulfilling, necessary, and meaningful. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Hand Occupational Therapists include Dupuytrenu2019s contracture, carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, distal interphalangeal joint dislocations, tendonitis, fractures, burns, ulnar sided wrist pain, and nerve and tendon surgical repair. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Hand Occupational Therapists include workstation evaluation and modification, healthy work habit training for employees, strengthening exercises, joint conservation and mobilization, sensory re-education, lymphedema management, edema control, pain management, wound care, custom splinting, and scar remodeling.