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Luke's Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Residency is an American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education (ABPTRFE) accredited post graduate program. The dual cohort (January and July) year long program is designed to enhance orthopaedic physical therapy clinical practice through academic coursework, one on one mentoring time, and interprofessional collaboration. We strive to create leaders in the field and deliver the highest quality, patient-centered care to help patients live more productive lives and be the provider of choice in the communities we serve.

11/25/2025

Over the last few weeks, our Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residents have been learning about evaluation and treatment of the wrist and hand. Last week, they had the opportunity to make custom wrist and hand splints which are useful in treating certain injuries or after surgery to limit motion and allow for optimal healing.

11/21/2025

This week our Upper Extremity Fellowship team focused on fabricating and instructing patients in the use of radial palsy splints - a cornerstone in restoring function and independence.

🔧 Fabrication: Fellows learned step-by-step construction of a dynamic radial palsy splint designed to support wrist extension and optimize hand positioning.

🧑‍⚕️ Patient Instruction: Beyond fitting, fellows practiced guiding patients through donning/doffing, skin checks, and safe wear schedules to ensure comfort and compliance.

💡 Functional Carryover: Training didn’t stop at the clinic. Patients practiced real-life tasks, from grasping utensils to typing on a keyboard, demonstrating how splint use translates into meaningful daily activities.

📸 This hands-on experience reinforces our mission: combining technical skill with patient-centered care to maximize upper extremity function.

11/19/2025

Upon meeting all the criteria and achieving a passing grade within the OPTA curriculum, students receive their certification for the program. Tara Escueta, OPTA Director has issued the certification to Travis Miller for successful completion of the the program. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication! Congratulations to our 2025 graduate!

11/18/2025

Pictured here is Joseph White, DPT performing a First Carpo-metacarpal (CMC) Grind Test on fellow St. Luke’s Orthopedic Resident Megan Purinton, DPT. This test is done in conjunction with other tests to determine the cause of pain at the base of the thumb. Pain at the base of the thumb is commonly caused by CMC arthritis, but can also be due to traumatic injury.

11/14/2025

From surgery to strength 💪 — our Upper Extremity Fellowship equips therapists with advanced skills to help patients get back to the demands of life and work. Here, Rachel Glowaski, DPT, leads a patient 5 months post biceps and triceps repair through log-throwing simulations for functional recovery.

11/12/2025

Prior to the completion of the OPTA Program, students write a case study on a patient of their choice, giving them the opportunity to display the knowledge they have learned from the curriculum. Pictured here is Travis Miller submitting his case study on rehabilitation following a medial meniscus repair.

11/11/2025

As part of our Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency, our residents learn and practice a variety of manual techniques to help improve patient outcomes. Pictured here is Dr. Maura Stout, DPT, one of our certified hand therapists, performing a mobilization of the wrist to help increase wrist range of motion and reduce pain.

11/05/2025

Travis Miller, OPTA student, is demonstrating an eccentric strengthening exercise that will increase function and decrease pain of wrist extensor muscles. This exercise is commonly used to treat lateral epicondylitis. The final section of the OPTA program that Travis is currently working on is designed to improve the knowledge and education of the student with evidence-based management of the hand, wrist, and elbow.

11/04/2025

Over the last few weeks, the Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residents have been learning about the assessment and treatment of common diagnoses of the elbow and forearm like lateral epicondylitis or “tennis elbow.” In the picture shown, Dr. Steve Kareha, DPT demonstrates a mobilization technique used in the treatment for tennis elbow.

10/28/2025

Tara Escueta, OPTA Director is reviewing manual techniques with Sarah Eisenman, PTA for improved patient care. Are you interested in advancing your critical thinking skills and treatment strategies as a PTA in orthopaedic physical therapy? If so, the Orthopaedic Physical Therapist Assistant Certification Program is for you! For more information, you can visit our website or contact Tara at Tara.Escueta@sluhn.org

10/27/2025

Pictured here is our Pediatric Physical Therapy Resident along with colleagues at Lanark Pediatrics’ Trunk or Treat event last week. Our residents participate in at least two community events during their year here at Physical Therapy at St. Luke’s. Interactive events are an important part of building trusting relationships between our clinicians and the local community!

10/23/2025

Are you interested in advancing your critical thinking skills and treatment strategies in pediatric physical therapy? Applications for our St. Luke’s Pediatric Physical Therapy Residency are officially open! Apply today on RF-PTCAS. You can also visit our residency website or reach out to our program director at Lisa.Nekola@sluhn.org for more information.

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