Posts Tagged ‘Hand Therapy’
Cynthia has been invited to present at the Triennial meeting of the International Federation of Societies for Hand Therapy in Berlin, Germany
Cynthia has been invited to present at the Triennial meeting of the International Federation of Societies for Hand Therapy in Berlin, Germany, in June 2019. She will be on a panel of experts discussing peripheral neuropathy, and her presentation will be about the program she has developed for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN). Here is a…
Read MoreNorth County Cancer Fitness presentation with Cynthia Cooper
North County Cancer Fitness (NCCF) is inviting the community to a Free presentation with Cynthia Cooper, MFA, MA, OTR/L, CHT “Gentle Home Exercises to Relieve Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy” with demos and Q & A. Sat 4/7 at 4 pm to 5.30 pm Location: San Diego County Credit Union – SDCCU Community Room 501 N El…
Read MoreCynthia is speaking at the Occupational Therapy Association of California Spring Symposium on March 24, 2018
Cynthia is speaking at the Occupational Therapy Association of California Spring Symposium on March 24, 2018. Her topic is “Home Exercise for Upper Extremity Edema” Crowne Plaza – San Diego Mission Valley 2270 Hotel Circle North San Diego, Ca 92108 [button linkurl=”http://otaconline.org/calendar-events/otac-2018-ot-spring-symposium” color=”blue” size=”large”]Learn More Now[/button]
Read MoreHand Therapy for Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy of the Hands
Many people who have been treated with chemotherapy report hand and/or foot neuropathy from the anti-cancer drugs. This neuropathy can dramatically interfere with daily activities and quality of life. It can present as numbness, tingling, pins-and-needles, sensory pain, stabbing, or cold-intolerance. Chemotherapy-induced neuropathy (CIPN) can become so severe that chemotherapy doses or frequencies may need…
Read MoreCooper Hand Therapy Website Blog is up and running!
Welcome to the Cooper Hand Therapy Website blog. Topic: Does Hand Therapy Have to be Painful? The anatomy of the hand is quite complex, with many delicate structures jam-packed into tight spaces with no room for forgiveness. Even a small injury to one finger can limit the mobility and function of the entire hand. To…
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