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Sarah George Wittak, OTD, OTR/L, CHT

  • Clinical Assistant Professor, Rehabilitation Science and Technology

Education

Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD), Mount Mary University
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT), Carroll University
Bachelor of Science in Biology, Carroll University
Minors, Biochemistry and Psychology

Interests and Expertise

Dr. Sarah Wittak is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee and a Certified Hand Therapist with extensive clinical experience in upper extremity rehabilitation. Her expertise includes orthopedic and postoperative rehabilitation, custom orthotic fabrication, manual therapy, ergonomics, and evidence-based interventions to restore functional independence and meaningful occupational participation.

Her professional and scholarly interests focus on women’s health, postpartum musculoskeletal injury prevention, ergonomics, and community-based health promotion. Her research explores the role of occupational therapy in improving maternal health and quality of life through education, injury prevention, and occupation-centered interventions.

Dr. Wittak is passionate about bridging clinical practice and occupational therapy education through experiential learning, clinical reasoning, evidence-based practice, and mentorship. She is committed to preparing future occupational therapists to become confident, compassionate, and skilled practitioners.

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Awards and Professional Recognition

  • Expert Contributor, Mount Mary University, Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Women's Wellness Panel, 2025