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Melissa Ann Tremper, PT is an occupational therapist in Cincinnati, OH specializing in general pediatrics, sports medicine, occupational therapy and physical therapy. Melissa Ann Tremper, PT is affiliated with Cincinnati Children's.
Hemophilia
Hemophilia is a bleeding disorder in which blood cannot clot normally. After an injury, people who have hemophilia bleed longer because they lack certain blood proteins that are responsible for clotting, called clotting factors. Some hemophiliacs are mildly deficient in this protein, so they bleed only when injured or after surgery. Those who are severely deficient, however, may experience symptoms of spontaneous bleeding, including the following:
Most people with hemophilia have a family history of the disorder, though about 30% do not. The most common forms are hemophilia A (classic hemophilia) and hemophilia B (Christmas disease). Hemophilia A and B share certain characteristics, but different genes are involved. Acquired hemophilia is very rare and has been linked to autoimmune conditions, cancer, and multiple sclerosis.
Hemophilia may be diagnosed using a blood test. If there is family history of the disorder, testing may be done prenatally. Treatment involves regular intravenous replacement of clotting factors, which may be produced in a laboratory (recombinant) or come from blood donors. For people with milder forms of the disease, a hormone called desmopressin may stimulate the body to produce clotting factors. Other drug therapies include medications that help slow the breakdown of blood clots and medications that are applied directly to the wound to promote clotting.
Living with hemophilia can be challenging, but simple things may help prevent excessive bleeding. For example, choosing activities like walking or swimming over contact sports can prevent injuries and strengthen muscles while protecting the joints. Chances for bleeding may also be reduced by making sure that children wear helmets and elbow pads during activities like bicycle rides.
She has a state license in Kentucky.
Licensed In: Kentucky
Melissa Ann Tremper, PT appears to accept the following insurance providers: WellCare of Kentucky, Galaxy Health Network, AmeriHealth Caritas Ohio, Evolutions Healthcare Systems, Inc., HealthSmart Preferred Care, Aetna, Medical Mutual of Ohio, United HealthCare of Ohio, Inc., Ohio Medicaid (Traditional), Humana Behavioral Health, Cigna, Anthem (Ohio & Indiana), Optum Behavioral Health (formerly United Behavioral Health, Inc.), HealthLink, Inc., First Health Group / Coventry Health Care, Beech Street Corporation, Passport Health Plan by Molina Healthcare, CareSource (Ohio & Indiana), Aetna Better Health OhioRISE, Aetna Better Health of Kentucky, Cenpatico (Buckeye Health Plan members only), Paramount Health Care (Letter of Agreement only, not advertised as a participating provider), Parkview Health Plan Services/Signature Care, Private Healthcare Systems, Inc., Margaret Mary Health, Ohio Health Choice, Health Ohio Network, Custom Design Benefits (for select employers), Health Ohio Network - Elite Product, The Health Plan (Letter of Agreement only, not advertised as a participating provider), Buckeye Community Health Plan and MedBen (for select employers).
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Melissa Tremper, PT, MPT, is a physical therapist at Cincinnati Children's specializing in developmental physical therapy and gait analysis. She cares for children with cerebral palsy, hemophilia, and Down syndrome, providing family-centered care to achieve the best outcomes.
