Dr. Devine Mafa OT
Occupational Therapist
1240 CENTRAL AVE MEMPHIS TN, 38104About
Dr. Devine Mafa practices Occupational Medicine in MEMPHIS, TN. Dr. Mafa evaluates the interaction between work and health. Occupational medicine physicians have general knowledge of worksite operations and are familiar with the toxic properties of materials used by employees and the potential hazards and stressors of work processes; in addition to being qualified to determine an employees physical and emotional fitness for work; diagnosing and treating occupational diseases; handling work related injuries; and having an understanding of rehabilitation methods, health education techniques, sanitation, and workers compensation laws.
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Pyloric stenosis in adults.
- A case of spontaneous rupture of the normal large bowel causing haemoperitoneum.
- The role of chloride in the correction of alkalosis with potassium depletion.
- Effect of insulin on the dumping syndrome.
- THE BROMIDE SPACE AFTER THE INTRAVENOUS ADMINISTRATION OF 82BR.
- THE ILLUSTRATION OF MEDICAL LECTURES.
- THE EXCRETION OF 5-HYDROXYINDOLEACETIC ACID IN THE POSTGASTRECTOMY SYNDROME.
- INFLUENCE OF GASTRIC FREEZING ON ANTRAL FUNCTION.
- HISTAMINE METABOLISM IN PANCREATIC-INDUCED HYPERSECRETION.
- ANTRAL AND PANCREATIC STIMULATION OF GASTRIC HYPERSECRETION.
- PYLORIC STENOSIS: THE METABOLIC EFFECTS.
- Deep vein thrombosis of the leg. Is there a "high risk" group?
- Mass screening for cancer of the breast.
- Natural history of postoperative deep-vein thrombosis.
- Proceedings: active enhancement of mouse skin allografts: the effect of Bordetella pertussis and regional lymphadenectomy.
Treatments
- Adhd Evaluation And Treatment
- Disability Evaluations
- Spinal & Extremities Manipulation
- Strength And Conditioning
- Neurorehabilitation
- Therapeutic Exercise
- Cerebral Palsy
- Stress Fracture Treatment
- Evaluation And Rehab Protocol
- Spasm Treament
- Work Related Injuries
- Sport Injuries
- Neuro-muscular Rehabilitation
- Sensory Disorders
- Geriatric Physical Rehabilitation
- Pain Management Through Physical Rehabilitation
- Expert Witness
Professional Memberships
- Member IEA - International Ergonomics Association 1995
Publications
- Journal of Rehabilitation MedicineSpinal Cord Injuries and Rehabilitative Accommodation1994
Experience & Accolades
- Adjunct Professor / Clinical Instructor1997 - 1997University of Zimbabwe6 months Sabbatical Research Fellow, Malaria, HIV, Cerebral Palsy, Community Rehabilitation
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