Occupational Therapy

Our occupational therapy staff specializes only in treatment of injuries to the upper extremity. This can include, but is not limited to, conservative or post-surgical treatment care of the following: carpal tunnel syndrome; rotator cuff tears and tendinitis; amputations; fractures; tendon or nerve lacerations; or multiple trauma disorders.

The Regional Orthopaedic Health Care occupational therapy department is one of only three in Arkansas that utilizes hand/upper extremity equipment for evaluation and treatment of their patients. Melissa Smyth, OTR/L, is an upper extremity specialist, and the department is certified. We treat wounds or injuries from accidents or trauma, disabilities from repetitive motion disorders, arthritic patients, and post-surgery patients.

Our occupational therapy staff works in conjunction with area businesses and industries to offer preventive education, safety seminars, and assistance with work site design. The OT staff also serves as an education setting where OT students can complete their internship requirements.