Rebecca D. Ford, LMT, MOT, LOTR, CHT, CLT-UE
LSUHSC Appointments:
Clinical Instructor in the Department of Occupational Therapy
Licensure/Certifications:
Licensure:
- Louisiana Board of Massage Therapy
- License Number: LA9622
- May 2008-Present
- Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
- License Number: OTT.200752
- June 2, 2014-Present
Certification:
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National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
- Certification Number: 326938
- May 27, 2014-Present
- Hand Therapy Certification Commission
- Certification Number: 201711025
- December 2017-Present
- Klose Training Upper Extremity Lymphedema Certification
- Certification Number: KTUE12170306
- December 2017-Present
- LSVT BIG Certification- LSVT Global
- March 6, 2025-Present
Education/Degree(s):
Blue Cliff College
Date of Graduation: April 2008
Massage Therapy Diploma
University of New Orleans
Date of Graduation: August 2010
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center- New Orleans
Date of Graduation: May 2014
Master of Occupational Therapy
Teaching:
- OCCT 6614: Occupational Therapy for Orthopedic Conditions
- OCCT 6624: Pathophysiology and Medical Conditions
Research and Scholarship:
Major Areas of Research Interest:
Explore the role of occupational therapy in patients suffering from post-chemotherapy generalized joint pain and neuropathy. Investigating how this especially impacts patients post mastectomy, who are often also experiencing lymphedema and unilateral upper extremity/upper quadrant pain, tightness and paresthesia.
Explore the role of occupational therapy in patients suffering from post-chemotherapy generalized joint pain and neuropathy. Investigating how this especially impacts patients post mastectomy, who are often also experiencing lymphedema and unilateral upper extremity/upper quadrant pain, tightness and paresthesia.
Compare the efficacy of a multi-discipline functional restoration program, including occupational therapy, in comparison with a standard exercise program alone for patients living with chronic pain.
Perform a systematic review of subjective functional outcome measure tools that are currently being used by occupational therapists treating orthopedic patients in an outpatient setting to determine which tool most accurately represents patients’ subjective views of current levels at evaluation, throughout treatment, and at discharge.
Service (Departmental, School, Institution, ProfessionalOrganizations):
- LSUHSC- SAHP Clinical Coordinator/Clinics Committee
- January 3, 2025-present
Membership in Professional Organizations:
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American Occupational Therapy Association
- 2024-Present
- Louisiana Occupational Therapy Association
- 2024-Present
Clinical Expertise/Interests:
- Manual Therapy Techniques
- Hand Therapy- orthosis fabrication
- Treatment of Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema and associated deficits
CV: Rebecca Ford CV