Occupational Therapy
 

I'm thinking about seeing an OT and have a few questions. Does it make sense to do this even when I am in the middle of PT and envisioning getting better (LOL as I have had neck probs and TOS for many years now). Is there any advice in choosing an OT or clinic? I'm hoping to have less elbow pain so that I can do some hand writing, vegetable chopping, tooth brushing... w/o paying the consequences of so much flare. and yes, it's TOS only. I had hoped it was tennis elbow as I thought I'd stand a chance of fixing it but it's the darned TOS. I should mention that I am not on workers comp and think that the cost of any devices would be up to me - unless I could get it w/voc rehab thru the state some day when/if I am able to be accepted.

thanks much.

I had OT order but didn't go through that. Mostly because of time, upright time that was back then.

I think you can do both. It should be helpful with ADLs. I also found the Kinesio tape to help when I was at that stage.

You can use the Lidoderm patches or over-the-counter topicals for the tennis elbow-like symptoms.

I found the LED and infrared lights has helped my arms a lot.

Stretches and yoga, aqua therapy, keeping my arms fleece warm, even in the summertime. I look ridicilous with a blankie around my shoulders and arms. Oh, well. you do what you have to do.

I was amazed how much "palms up" helped of the mornings, and other times too.

I hope you find more help soon.