Hand Therapy for Musicians by Dr. Aviva Wolff
Aviva works with individual musicians and musical groups to educate, prevent and manage performance related injuries. She uses a customized approach that is based on the player’s specific instrument and performance demands to promote healthy habits and avoid injury. She is available for individual consultations and group presentations.
Pediatric Hand Disorders
Cerebral Palsy
Brachial Plexus Injury
Congenital Differences of the Upper Limb
Aviva’s clinical and research focus is based on the appreciation and understanding of the needs and abilities of the individual. Her clinical work is focused on an individualized analysis of movement patterns and functional requirements of each patient.
When working with instrumentalists and athletes her focus is on the individual demands of the specific instrument or sport and the performance requirements. She has specialized expertise in movement analysis and motor control and uses these skills to assess and evaluate each condition and injury. Treatment is custom tailored to match the individual findings and movement requirements.
Aviva is a certified hand therapist and occupational therapist with over 25 years of experience treating upper extremity injuries.
She specializes in the treatment of a wide range of adult and pediatric hand and upper extremity conditions.
Musician’s Injuries
Orthopedic Upper Extremity Disorders
Overuse Injuries
Arthritic Conditions