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We are a private practice Physical & Occupational Therapy clinic with expertise in certified hand therapy, lymphedema therapy, dry needling, and blood flow restricted exercise.
06/08/2025
A drug widely used to treat nerve pain has been linked with dementia and cognitive impairment.
A new study analyzing over 26,000 patient records has found a significant link between long-term gabapentin use and increased risk of both dementia and mild cognitive impairment (MCI).
Patients with six or more prescriptions were 29% more likely to be diagnosed with dementia and 85% more likely to develop MCI within a decade.
The risk was even greater among adults aged 35 to 49, prompting researchers to urge physicians to monitor cognitive health in patients using the drug long-term.
Gabapentin has grown in popularity as a less addictive alternative to opioids. However, its mechanism—dampening communication between neurons—may also disrupt critical brain connections, potentially contributing to cognitive decline.
While past research has been inconclusive, this new study’s large sample size offers more weight to the growing concerns. Researchers stress the importance of further investigation to determine whether gabapentin plays a causal role in dementia development or simply correlates with other risk factors in chronic pain patients.
Source: Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine (2025).
31/07/2025
Dr. Thomas Craven is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in reconstructive spine surgery. With extensive training and expertise, Dr. Craven is dedicated to helping patients overcome spinal conditions and return to their active lifestyles.
After earning his medical degree from The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Dr. Craven completed advanced training in orthopedic spine surgery through a fellowship at The State University of New York at Buffalo. His contributions to orthopedic medicine include research published in the Journal of Spine and international presentations on cutting-edge techniques in his field.
📍 Location: Tulsa – CityPlex Clinic
📞 Call 918-494-2665 or visit https://bit.ly/4h0jxM4 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Craven today!
31/07/2025
Fresh from the oven as always! Cherry and apple turn over this morning, along with blackberry cream cheese danish.
Sausage rolls, bacon scones, and quiche if you need your protein. Smore, chocolate, and cookie butter if you want it sweeter!
29/07/2025
22/07/2025
Pastry case is full! Bacon scones, sausage quiche, smore, Nutella, and biscoff turn overs.
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Having local resources for specialty therapy services can determine not only how successful recovery from surgery is, but also prevent health issues that would otherwise require surgery. Okmulgee has a new locally owned therapy clinic to help the people in the greater Okmulgee area, Impact Rehab and Wellness.
Impact is owned by Kris Siegenthaler OTR/L, MS, CHT, CLT. Kris is an occupational therapist who has practiced for 30 years with a focus on outpatient physical rehabilitation. She has practiced for the last 20 years working at George Nigh Rehab and Excel Therapy in Okmulgee. She has special certifications in hand therapy and lymphedema therapy, the only practitioner with her specialization south of Tulsa and east of OK City. “I saw so many people not getting the services they needed as they were unable to drive to Tulsa or OK City for therapy” said Siegenthaler. She saw people suffering with health conditions that were easily managed with therapy.
Kris works closely with hand surgeons and orthopedic surgeons to help those with shoulder pain, tennis elbow, carpal tunnel, arthritis, and trauma such as tendon injuries, rotator cuff tears, sports injuries, burns, amputations, and complex fractures of the shoulder arm or hand. She is able to make custom splints to help promote healing following a surgery or prevent pain for those who have arthritis in their hands. As an occupational therapist she teaches patients how to modify daily activities, perform exercises safely, and regain ability with important daily tasks at home or at work. “I have seen many patients this year with shoulder or elbow tendonitis from exercising incorrectly at home or in the gym, they have tried to help themselves by looking up information on the internet, but struggle to feel better” said Siegenthaler. By reviewing and analyzing their workout plan and daily activities that may be aggravating the problem, Siegenthaler is able to formulate an effective way to manage symptoms and decrease pain.
As a lymphedema therapist, she helps those who have swelling in the arms or legs manage their swelling with lymphatic massage, lymphatic exercise techniques, and use of compression stockings, wraps or bandages. People can develop edema as they have age related changes in their veins or following lymph node removal such as with breast cancer surgery. Simple therapy techniques can prevent blood clots and infection. The best time to see a lymphedema therapist is if you notice swelling in your legs when you wake up in the morning.
Kris plans on providing group sessions to help people with a history of medical conditions that make it difficult to work out in a gym, learn how to exercise safely. So many people are told by their doctor to exercise and eat better but don’t know where to begin or have tried and feel discouraged or frustrated in not knowing why it is so hard for them. Kris will work alongside these people to help solve those problems. She would also like to have community classes or groups on topics that promote wellness, such as fall prevention, nutrition with sports and exercise, healthy meal ideas, pain management techniques, and stress management techniques. To better understand the needs in the community in these areas, she would like people to call the clinic or post ideas on the Impact Rehab page that they would like to see happen in the next few months. She hopes to encourage a dialogue with the community and make an impact on the health and wellness of the Okmulgee county area. You don’t have to suffer with a debilitating condition, you can learn how to manage it, cope with it, and restore your health and get back to living the life you want to live.
Impact Rehab and Wellness opened and started seeing their first patients on August 29th 2018. It’s located on the south side of the square in downtown Okmulgee at 114 W 7th St. Many insurances are taken at the clinic. To receive services you can get a referral from your doctor or directly access therapy without a doctor’s order with most private insurances. If you have questions about services or would like to discuss treatment options, please call the clinic at 918-756-3330.
