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Martha Wegner, OTD, OTR/L is an occupational therapist in Happy Valley, OR specializing in occupational therapy. Martha Wegner, OTD, OTR/L is affiliated with Providence, Providence Happy Valley Rehab and Sports Therapy and Providence Medical Group - Oregon.
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.
She has a state license in Oregon.
Licensed In: Oregon
Martha Wegner, OTD, OTR/L appears to accept the following insurance providers: First Choice Health Network, Tricare Prime, Tricare for Life, Cigna PPO, Cigna Open Access Plus, United Healthcare Surest, Providence Health Plan Medicaid, BCBS Federal, Champ VA, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, Providence ElderPlace PACE, Regence BCBS PPP, Tricare US Family Health Plan, Tricare West, Aetna PROV Employee POS, Medicare A&B, Tricare Select, Moda Connexus Network, Age Right (Marquis Advantage), Samaritan Health Plan Med Advantage, Medicare AB and Age Right Marquis Advantage.
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Martha Wegner, OTD, OTR/L, brings an integrative, whole-person perspective to outpatient rehabilitation. Before earning her Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from Pacific University in 2015, she studied sociology at the University of Minnesota Duluth and spent over a decade in wilderness therapy and adaptive recreation—experience that still shapes how she views the environment, movement, and nervous system response. Martha treats a wide range of orthopedic and neurological conditions, including upper-extremity and hand injuries, nerve injuries, concussions, chronic headaches and migraines, functional vision difficulties, and sensory processing and autonomic nervous system challenges. Her manual therapy skills include osteopathic techniques such as neural manipulation, craniosacral therapy, and myofascial release (learn more at https://www.barralinstitute.com/courses/nm and https://www.upledger.com/courses/discover), which she combines with guided exercise and education to support motor relearning, autonomic regulation, and functional participation. Care is individualized and trauma-sensitive, built around each person’s goals, capacity, and daily life. Outside of work, Martha enjoys exploring the Pacific Northwest, spending time with family and friends, and tending her land.
