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Mary Smith, OTR/L, CHT

"I love helping people regain use of their hands and arms. The joy on their faces when they can write, dress independently, or return to a job is invaluable."

Specialties

Background

Clinical Interests
Upper Extremity injuries (acute and non acute) for the elbow, wrist, and hand. Tendon and nerve injuries, arthritis, and orthotic fabrication.

Medical Education
Bachelors of Science in Occupational Therapy
The College of St. Catherine — St. Paul, Minnesota

Certification

  • Licensed and Registered Occupational Therapy Practitioner
  • National Board Certification in Occupational Therapy
  • Certified Hand Therapist

Advanced Training

  • Physical Agent Modalities
  • Graston (tool assisted soft tissue mobilization)
  • Kinesiotape
  • Manual Therapy
  • Custom Splinting
  • Physical Modalities

Professional Memberships

  • American Society of Hand Therapists
  • Hand Therapy Certification Commission
  • National Board Certification in Occupational Therapy
  • American Occupational Therapy Foundation
  • Minnesota Occupational Therapy Association

Personal Interests
Tennis, hiking, traveling, outdoor activities

Locations

Testimonials

Patient Survey Comment:

I can’t say enough good things about my entire experience with Summit Orthopedics. From my first appointment with Dr. Mark Holm through my surgery and onto my therapy with Mary Smith I have been treated with courtesy and compassion and professionalism. The nursing staff… Read More.

Comment from patient satisfaction survey:

Mary is friendly, smart, well educated in what to do for treatments.  She has helped me progress and has given me things to do at home to increase my progress.  She is very encouraging.

Patient Survey Comment:

Mary has been an excellent communicator about what expectations I should have over the course of my therapy and exactly which exercises I should do and how I should do them.

Comment from patient satisfaction survey:

The medical staff, OT staff and registration staff have consistently provided a welcoming, encouraging environment.  I would recommend Summit Ortho to others and have already shared with others.

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