By Nicole Torres, Occupational Therapist Osteoarthritis (OA) is a form of arthritis that can be found in the joints of the hand and wrist due to joint degeneration and cartilage break down. The loss of cushion in the small joints of the hand can lead to pain, decreased range of motion, and decreased functional use […]
Tulsa Bone & Joint Welcomes OT Nicole Torres
Nicole Torres is an Occupational Therapist (OT) who joined Tulsa Bone & Joint Associates’ hand therapy team in November 2021. She earned a Bachelor of Science from the University of Oklahoma and a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Northeastern State University. Nicole completed fieldwork in a variety of settings. Her exposure in outpatient […]
OT Month Continues! Meet Megan Burkdoll, OT!
Megan Burkdoll is another occupational therapist on our hand therapy team. Megan was born and raised in Broken Arrow. Megan is a graduate of Bishop Kelley High School – Go Comets! Megan received her Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. She has been specializing in treatment of the […]
OT Month Continues! Meet Molly Cook, OTR/L, CHT
April is OT Month, and we’re taking this opportunity to highlight our amazing Occupational Therapy team. Meet Molly Cook, hand therapist! Molly attended Oklahoma State University for undergraduate studies. Molly graduated OU Health Sciences Center in 2012 with a Master’s in Occupational Therapy. Molly has been working as a hand therapist for 8.5 years. She […]
Meet Angela Averill, COTA!
April is Occupational Therapy Month, and we are highlighting our amazing OT team at Tulsa Bone & Joint! Angela Averill is a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) who joined Tulsa Bone and Joint Hand Therapy in June of 2017. Angela’s role in hand therapy includes assisting OTs with patient care and following the plan of […]