Jennifer is a clinical therapy specialist at the North Central Center of Excellence in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Her favorite part of doing therapy and prosthetic training with her patients is seeing the spark in their eyes when they’re able to do something for the first time. Jennifer has specialized in upper limb prosthetic rehabilitation for eight years, and previously was a staff therapist with Fairview-University Medical Center in Minneapolis. She graduated summa cum laude from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, Minnesota, with a bachelor’s degree in health science and a master’s degree in physical therapy.
Recent Posts by Jennifer Peterson MA, PT:
by Jennifer Peterson MA, PT, on Oct 25, 2022
Whether the child is starting preschool or kindergarten or returning to school with a prosthesis, it's a good idea to openly discuss the prosthesis.
by Jennifer Peterson MA, PT, on Sep 28, 2020
TMR is a surgical procedure available to upper limb amputees that can help alleviate pain issues and provide better control of a myoelectric prosthesis.
by Jennifer Peterson MA, PT, on Jun 22, 2020
Trauma can cause damage to a nerve resulting in swelling of the nerve or a jumbled overgrowth of nerve cells which is called a neuroma. Learn more.
by Jennifer Peterson MA, PT, on Jun 8, 2020
Residual limb pain is experienced by at least half of all individuals with an amputation. It is any pain that is felt in the part of the existing limb.
The Arm Dynamics team is made up of the most experienced upper limb prosthetic care providers in the world. Our Upper Limb Library is our community space for articles for and by those with an upper limb difference. Read on to learn all about issues that affect those who have had an amputation, and be sure to leave a comment letting us know what topic you’d like to know more about!
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