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Occupational Therapy Month: Featuring OTs Mike Duffy and Carly Bland, Certified Hand Therapist

April 07, 2026 • Becca Schumer/Carly Bland, MS, OTR/L, CHT and Mike Duffy, OT • Season 4 • Episode 15

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In recognition of Occupational Therapy Month, this episode highlights the vital role occupational therapists play in helping patients regain independence and return to the activities that matter most in their daily lives. I’m joined by occupational therapists Mike Duffy and Carly Bland to discuss the scope of occupational therapy, the types of conditions OTs commonly treat, and how they collaborate with other members of the rehab team to support patient recovery. Carly also shares insight into her role as a Certified Hand Therapist and what it takes to specialize in treating complex hand and upper extremity injuries. This conversation offers a closer look at the impact occupational therapy has throughout the rehabilitation journey and why the profession is such an essential part of patient care.

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Rebecca Schumer

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