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Karolyn J. Paulson, OTR/L

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Specializes in: Occupational Therapy and Therapy

Professional interests include: hand therapy, musculoskeletal problems, splinting (splint application)

1500 Curve Crest Boulevard W
Stillwater, MN 55082

(952) 831-8742

Karolyn J. Paulson, OTR/L is an occupational therapist in Stillwater, MN specializing in occupational therapy and therapy.

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1500 Curve Crest Boulevard W
Stillwater, MN 55082

(952) 831-8742

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Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Karolyn J. Paulson, OTR/L treated as an occupational therapist in Stillwater, MN during 2012 were rehabilitation, manual therapy and diagnostic evaluation.

Volume of procedures performed by Karolyn J. Paulson, OTR/L for Medicare patients.

diagnostic evaluation	26
manual therapy	80
rehabilitation	171

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Karolyn J. Paulson, OTR/L treated as an occupational therapist in Stillwater, MN during 2013 were rehabilitation, manual therapy and diagnostic evaluation.

Volume of procedures performed by Karolyn J. Paulson, OTR/L for Medicare patients.

diagnostic evaluation	23
manual therapy	82
rehabilitation	133

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Karolyn J. Paulson, OTR/L.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	15
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Karolyn J. Paulson, OTR/L treated as an occupational therapist in Stillwater, MN during 2014 were rehabilitation, manual therapy and diagnostic evaluation.

Volume of procedures performed by Karolyn J. Paulson, OTR/L for Medicare patients.

diagnostic evaluation	13
manual therapy	55
rehabilitation	103

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Karolyn J. Paulson, OTR/L.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	15
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Karolyn J. Paulson, OTR/L treated as an occupational therapist in Stillwater, MN during 2015 were rehabilitation, manual therapy and diagnostic evaluation.

Volume of procedures performed by Karolyn J. Paulson, OTR/L for Medicare patients.

diagnostic evaluation	17
manual therapy	73
rehabilitation	107

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Karolyn J. Paulson, OTR/L treated as an occupational therapist in Stillwater, MN during 2016 were rehabilitation, manual therapy and diagnostic evaluation.

Volume of procedures performed by Karolyn J. Paulson, OTR/L for Medicare patients.

diagnostic evaluation	32
manual therapy	204
rehabilitation	261

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Karolyn J. Paulson, OTR/L.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	36
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	20
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Karolyn J. Paulson, OTR/L in 2016

Hypertension	31
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Karolyn J. Paulson, OTR/L treated as an occupational therapist in Stillwater, MN during 2017 were manual therapy and rehabilitation.

Volume of procedures performed by Karolyn J. Paulson, OTR/L for Medicare patients.

manual therapy	158
rehabilitation	115

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Karolyn J. Paulson, OTR/L.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	23
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Karolyn J. Paulson, OTR/L treated as an occupational therapist in Stillwater, MN during 2018 were rehabilitation and manual therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Karolyn J. Paulson, OTR/L for Medicare patients.

manual therapy	261
rehabilitation	326

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Karolyn J. Paulson, OTR/L.

**Gender**
Male	12
Female	23

**Age**
From 65 to 74	21
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Karolyn J. Paulson, OTR/L treated as an occupational therapist in Stillwater, MN during 2019 were rehabilitation and manual therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Karolyn J. Paulson, OTR/L for Medicare patients.

manual therapy	221
rehabilitation	227

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Karolyn J. Paulson, OTR/L.

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	23
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Karolyn J. Paulson, OTR/L in 2019

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Karolyn J. Paulson, OTR/L treated as an occupational therapist in Stillwater, MN during 2021 were rehabilitation and manual therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Karolyn J. Paulson, OTR/L for Medicare patients.

manual therapy	54
rehabilitation	57

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Karolyn J. Paulson, OTR/L treated as an occupational therapist in Stillwater, MN during 2022 were rehabilitation, manual therapy and immobilization.

Volume of procedures performed by Karolyn J. Paulson, OTR/L for Medicare patients.

immobilization	12
manual therapy	151
rehabilitation	168

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Karolyn J. Paulson, OTR/L.

**Gender**
Male	11
Female	25

**Age**
From 65 to 74	20
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Karolyn J. Paulson, OTR/L in 2022

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Karolyn J. Paulson, OTR/L treated as an occupational therapist in Stillwater, MN during 2023 were rehabilitation and manual therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Karolyn J. Paulson, OTR/L for Medicare patients.

manual therapy	123
rehabilitation	142

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Karolyn J. Paulson, OTR/L.

**Gender**
Male	11
Female	22

**Age**
From 65 to 74	19
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Karolyn J. Paulson, OTR/L in 2023

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Karolyn J. Paulson, OTR/L for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Karolyn J. Paulson, OTR/L treated as an occupational therapist in Stillwater, MN were rehabilitation, manual therapy, diagnostic evaluation and immobilization.

diagnostic evaluation	22
immobilization	12
manual therapy	132
rehabilitation	164

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Karolyn J. Paulson, OTR/L.

**Gender**
Male	3
Female	6

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	8
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	8

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Karolyn J. Paulson, OTR/L From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Karolyn J. Paulson, OTR/L treated were hypertension and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	19
High Cholesterol	10
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Cancer	0
Dementia	0

Education & Training

She has a state license in Minnesota.

Licensed In: Minnesota

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Biography

Ms. Karolyn Paulson specializes in therapy and occupational therapy. These areas are among her clinical interests: splinting (splint application), hand therapy, and musculoskeletal problems. According to HealthPartners, new patients are welcome to contact Ms. Paulson's office in Stillwater, MN.