Andrea Kavka, OTR/L, CHT
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How to Manage Shoulder Impingement Without Surgery
Shoulder pain can affect much more than just our comfort. It can limit our ability to pick up our children, carry groceries, or even reach for something on a high shelf. If you’ve been struggling with nagging shoulder pain, there’s a strong possibility it may be due...
Signs You Might Have a Stress Fracture
A stress fracture is a small crack within a bone. However, unlike acute fractures, which occur from a sudden injury, stress fractures gradually develop over time and are common among athletes, runners, and individuals with physically demanding lifestyles. These tiny,...
Management of Chronic Tendon Injuries
Tendons are tough, fibrous tissues that connect muscle to bone and play a critical role in our movement, from helping us swing a tennis racket to allowing us to lift groceries or climb the stairs. But for all their strength and flexibility, tendons are also...
SPECIALTIES
Andrea has a B.S in Occupational Therapy from Temple University. She has been specializing in hand therapy for the past 18 years and has been a Certified Hand Therapist since 2000. She was formerly employed at Taylor Hospital for 11 years where she was the supervisor of the outpatient hand clinic for 8 years. Andrea was also responsible for post-op shoulder patients, as well as acute care hand cases (tendon repairs, fractures and wounds). Andrea is the OT Manager for Premier.