Laura Schatz

Therapist at Twin Cities Orthopedics

Laura Schatz, OTR/L, CLT, has specialized in the treatment of upper extremity conditions for over 30 years, including rehabilitation for traumatic hand and arm injuries, arthritic conditions, post-surgical rehab, and cumulative trauma of the wrist, hand and elbow. She uses a variety of treatment techniques including manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, patient education, neuromuscular re-education, kinesio taping, custom splinting and modalities. She strives to customize treatment for each individual focusing on their priorities.

Laura has been a certified lymphedema therapist since 2003 effectively treating swelling in arms, legs and trunk with manual lymphatic mobilization, compression, exercise and developing a custom home program to maintain the edema reduction.

Timeline

  • Therapist

    Current role