Artistic Advantage
Healing Hands Reconnects You to Your Artistic Advantage
Artistic Advantage specializes in hand therapy for performing and fine artists. The use of our hands is essential to our living, our interactions and our contributions. Restore hand function and reunite with your with world. Everyone welcome.
Typical Diagnosis we see but are not exclusive to are finger and wrist fractures; tendon lacerations /ruptures; muscle strains; ligament laxity; autoimmune diseases, joint deformities; tendinitis; pain disorders; nerve compressions and dystonia.
Modalities are used to aid in tissue healing as the tissue progresses through its healing phases. We use ultrasound, electric stimulation, low level light therapy, paraffin, contrast baths, hot packs and cold packs as prescribed and when necessary.
Therapeutic Exercise and Functional Activity are used to resolve the problems caused by disuse, weakness and incoordination. We are continuously modifying activity so the patient can use their hands sooner than later without harming the healing tissue.
Splinting / Taping is both custom and prefabricated specific to the condition.
Soft Tissue Mobilization / Myofascial Release is used to release tight joints, glide soft tissue and circulate fluids to optimize muscle and joint function.
Symptom Management Techniques are discussed in the first visit to minimize reinjury and tissue aggravation. The tissue is working 24/7 to get better. We’ll teach you ways to mange the fluctuations in symptoms
Education/Training
San Jose State University, Occupational Therapy 1986 Bachelors of Science
National Board of Occupational Therapy Certification 1987
Hand Certification as Certified Hand Therapist from American Society of Hand Therapy 1994
Bio
Martha Paterson, OTR/L, CHT began practice as an Occupational Therapist in 1987. She immediately focused her attention on the medical problems of performing artists and received a certification in Hand Therapy in 1994. Specializations in Office Ergonomics and Meningeal Care have also followed over the past twenty years in order to assist the patient in finding their path to healing injuries and regaining functional use of their hands.
Memberships
American Society of Hand Therapy
California Occupational Therapy Association
Performing Arts Medicine Association
California Association of School Counsellors
Payments Accepted
Cash, Check, Credit Card, Most Medical Insurance Plans
Hours:M-F 8-5
Cost/Session
$75-$125 a session depending on type of treatment
License:OT5293 CA
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Practice Areas/Issues Treated
 Physical Therapy
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Hand Rehabilitation
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