Research Manager
Stanford, Department of Ortho Surgery
Deborah Kenney is an Occupational Therapist, and former Hand Therapist at Stanford and VA Palo Alto HCS. She currently is a Research Manager and Scientist for hand related research both at both institutions. She has collaborated on numerous design / development research projects with engineers as well as with graduate, medical, and undergraduate students. Her work includes testing and integrating technology into the rehabilitation setting with individuals with Parkinson's Disease, CVA (stroke), spinal cord injury, hand and orthopedic surgery and rehabilitation, and balance problems related to aging. Ms. Kenney currently work focuses on hand rehabilitation and treatment related to post surgical pain and biomechanics and treatment of thumb arthritis.