Dr. Alisha Sharma

Dr. Alisha Sharma has over four years of clinical experience in Occupational Therapy. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Biological Sciences with a Minor in Health and Society from Rutgers University, a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Gwynedd Mercy University, and an Occupational Therapy Doctorate with a Health and Wellness Specialty Track from Salus University.

Dr. Sharma has been published in the Journal of Occupational Therapy Education and has presented at NJOTA and AOTA specialty conferences. She is certified in Physical Agent Modalities and Basic Life Support (CPR & AED). Dr. Sharma has completed continuing education courses, including “Orthopedic Assessment and Treatment of the Elbow, Wrist, and Hand,” and is currently enrolled in the “ Hand to Shoulder Fellowship”.

• Clinical experience spans various settings:
  • Outpatient/hand therapy
  • Acute care
  • LTAC (Long-Term Acute Care)
  • CCU (Coronary Care Unit)
• Skilled in recommending pre-fabricated orthoses.
• Proficient in fabricating various splints:
  • Trigger finger splints
  • Oval 8s
  • Relative motion orthoses
  • Finger gutters
  • Resting hand splints
  • Thumb spicas
  • Wrist cock-ups
  • Dorsal blocking splints
• Treats common diagnoses, including:
  • Distal radius fractures
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • de Quervain’s tenosynovitis
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Trigger finger
  • Ganglion cyst s/p excision
  • Lateral epicondylalgia
  • Flexor tendon repairs
  • PIP fractures
  • Rotator cuff tendinopathy
  • Parkinson’s disease
  • Hemiparesis s/p CVA (Cerebrovascular Accident/Stroke)

Dr. Sharma believes in using evidence-based strategies to help individuals regain functional independence for meaningful daily activities. She utilizes a person-first and occupation-based approach, focusing on both physical and mental health in rehabilitation. She is known for her attentive listening skills, professional attitude, and dedication to clinical excellence. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, photography, exploring new cuisines, and spending time with family and friends.