Physical Therapy

The Physical Therapy Department at Tri-Valley Orthopedic Specialists is a Rehabilitation center of excellence for the evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal and sports-related injuries. Once referred from one of our eight surgeons, a licensed Physical Therapist will evaluate and set-up an individualized plan of care to maximize function, to reach individual goals and return to activity as soon as possible. Conditions which are treated include Post-Surgical Menisectomy, Anterior Crutiate Ligament Repairs, Total Knee or Hip Repairs, Ligament Sprains and Muscular Strains, to name a few.

Our Physical Therapy Department is located in our San Ramon and Pleasanton offices. Please call 925-275-1296 in San Ramon or 925-463-1200 in Pleasanton for more information or to schedule an appointment.

Jeff Duncan, DPT is a licensed Physical Therapist treating patients of all ages for musculoskeletal and sports-related injuries and post-operative rehabilitation. Jeff believes in a balanced treatment program incorporating manual therapy, therapeutic exercise and customized instruction of a home or gym program.    

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (BS) – California State University, Hayward

• Master of Science in Physical Therapy (MSPT) - University of the Pacific

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) - University of the Pacific

Occupational Therapy

The Occupational Therapy Department at Tri-Valley Orthopedic Specialists works closely with our hand surgeons to evaluate and treat upper extremity injuries, involving  the elbow, wrist and hand. Our certified hand therapist works closely with the physician  and patient to provide a continuum of care from initial injury to return-to-work and ultimately maximum function. Each patient is evaluated by the Occupational Therapist and an individualized treatment plan is developed. The therapist may on occasion create customized splints for protection of injuries or post-operative conditions, and often does ergonomic evaluations for patients in order to prevent further stress or strain to injured areas. Conditions which are commonly seen include Wrist and Finger Fractures, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Elbow and Wrist Tendonitis, Post-Surgical Hands and Wrists, and many more.

Our Occupational Therapy Department is located in our Pleasanton office. Please call 866-623-7600 for more information or to schedule an appointment.

Barbara Fong, OTR/L, CHT, our Occupational Therapy Director, is a Certified Hand Therapist with advanced study and certification for rehabilitation of disorders of the upper extremity. She has specialized in hand therapy for nearly 20 years. Her approach to rehabilitation is to put every patient at ease, educate them about their physical injury to  ensure that the patient achieves maximum individualized function, and to keep the physician and patient informed about their condition during the entire rehabilitation process.

Education:

• Bachelor of Arts, Biological Sciences (BA) - University of California, Davis

• Bachelor of Science, Occupational Therapy (BS) - University of Puget Sound

• Hand Therapy Certification - 1991