Patricia "Pam" Negrini
Summary
Certified Hand Therapist / Occupational Therapist
Retired from Berkshire Hand Therapy
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Hand Therapist
Berkshire Hand Therapy
11.2010 - 11.2021
- Worked one-on-one to facilitate healing, restore function, relieve pain and prevent disability.
- Devised treatment plans for post-op patients and those suffering from overuse or injuries to muscles, nerves or joints.
- Designed customized home exercise programs tailored to individual patient needs, fostering self-reliance outside clinical settings.
Clinic Owner/Certified Hand Therapist
Berkshire Hand Therapy
05.2005 - 11.2010
Certified Hand Therapist
NovaCare
01.2000 - 05.2005
Education
Master of Education - Occupational Therapy
Springfield College
Springfield, MA05-1999
Bachelor of Arts - Industrial Recreation
Springfield College
Springfield, MA05-1977
Skills
- Increase pain-free Upper extremity Range of Motion and Strength
- Activity modification
Care of the hand, wrist and elbow to decrease pain, facilitate healing and increase function
- Custom splint fabrication
- Patient education
- Pain management techniques
Timeline
Certified Hand Therapist
Berkshire Hand Therapy
11.2010 - 11.2021
Clinic Owner/Certified Hand Therapist
Berkshire Hand Therapy
05.2005 - 11.2010
Certified Hand Therapist
NovaCare
01.2000 - 05.2005
Master of Education - Occupational Therapy
Springfield College
Bachelor of Arts - Industrial Recreation
Springfield College