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Karen Murray, MOT, CHT, CSRS, is a licensed occupational therapist,  Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist, Certified Hand Therapist, and Certified Personal Trainer with over 29 years of experience working with stroke survivors in hospital, outpatient, and home settings. She created Stroke-Rehab.com to help patients and caregivers better understand recovery and regain independence at home. If you live in Texas and are interested in doing telehealth visits/consultations with Karen, you can e-mail Karen@therapyathand.com. No telehealth visits can be done with individuals outside of Texas.

Background Info

  • Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy 
  • Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology / Health Promotion and Fitness 
  • Certified Stroke Rehabilitation Specialist from Neurorecovery Unlimited
  • ACE Certified Personal Trainer
  • Certified Hand Therapist
  • LSVT Big Certified (Parkinson's treatment)
  • Certified in Saebo fitting
  • Certificate in Advanced Practice in Hand and Upper Quarter Rehabilitation
  • Multiple CEUs and Training in various stroke rehab techniques (NDT/Bobath, Neuro-Ifrah, Bioness, Saebo, etc.), stroke symposiums, and 20+ years of working with stroke patients in various settings including acute care, skilled nursing, home health, inpatient and outpatient facilities.

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