Susan R Goldberg, MA,OTR,CHT

Specialties

We are the 1^st and still largest Hand Therapy specialty practice in Westchester, treating from the basic to the most complex shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, thumb, finger

injuries and conditions. We custom — fabricate splints for all conditions. We offer therapeutic intervention for Carpal Tunnel, Cubital Tunnel, Radial Tunnel, Guyon’s Canal (conservative or post surgery), Wrist and Finger Fractures and Sprains, Dequervain’s Tendinitis, Trigger FInger, Post– Xiaflex injection and post-​surgical Dupuytren’s, Tennis elbow, Tendon and Nerve Repairs. extensive Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis management programs, and for other auto-​immune involvements — Lupus, Scleroderma, Fibromyalgia. Susan’s particular passion is in pain management and movement analysis: preventing clients from assuming protective pain postures that ultimately lead to further pain and disability.

We accept Medicare, Workers Compensation, and most insurance plans. Payment plans can be made for non-​insured.

History

Established in 1980.

The original hand therapy practice was founded by Susan Goldberg, MA, OTR, CHT, (Certified Hand Therapist) in 1980 to deliver quality hand therapy for the most complex hand injuries and conditions to Westchester. She had been working in Manhattan with renowned physicians who were treating patients from Westchester, and she made the decision to come to the patients! We are known for providing the best quality care in a friendly atmosphere. Susan received her certification in Hand Therapy, CHT, after rigorous study and passing the

1991 certifying exam.

We receive referrals from over 150 doctors in Westchester, Manhattan, Connecticut, Long Island, Rockland Cty because of our reputation for thorough evaluations, treatment planning, problem solving, and excellence in maintaining a high level of service.

Edward Brubaker MS PT and Susan Goldberg MA OTR CHT merged in 2000, creating Hand Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy Group LLP, offering a full range of PT and OT services.

Meet the Business Owner

Susan G.

Business Owner

Susan is an Occupational Therapist, CHT. She obtained her undergraduate degree from University of Pennsylvania, her Masters degree in Motor Learning (Movement Analysis/​Neurophysiology of Movement) from Columbia University. She has over 30 years in treating shoulders, elbows, wrist and hands. As a Certified Hand Therapist, she has a specialty certification acknowledging her experience and comprehensive knowledge of the hand and arm, and the conditions and injuries affecting the hand and their treatment. She is a Charter Active member of the American Society of Hand Therapists,

Her experience allows her to evaluate and treat the most complex of hand and arm problems and often collaborates with referring physicians regarding plan of care after her evaluations. Her passion is evaluation, with a particular interest in pain management. She has an extensive student training program: is Adjunct Clinical Supervisor of Mercy College, Site Supervisor — Columbia U., PAC– Mercy College