Hand Therapy

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Hand therapy focuses on treating orthopedic upper-extremity issues to optimize the functional use of the arm and hand. Our hand therapy services are provided by experienced, skilled, physical and occupational therapists. Our care plans may or may not incorporate the use of custom made splints and orthotics. At Physical Therapy & Hand Rehabilitation, we work with patients using compassion, creativity, and advanced manual techniques, in a comfortable environment to help patients achieve their goals and restore function. Individually designed therapy programs are carefully developed for patients with injuries and/or medical conditions related to the fingers, hand, wrist, elbow, shoulder, and cervical spine.

Hand Therapy Services may include the following:

Manual Mobilizations of Joint & Soft Tissue
Splint Fabrication & Management (custom, prefabricated & off-the-shelf)
Modalities such as dry whirlpool, wax heat conduction, ultrasound and mirror imagery
Patient/Family Education
Home Programming
Post Operative Wound Care
Thermal and Electrical Modalities
Strength & Endurance Training
Injury Prevention Programs
Scar and Pain Management
Edema & Swelling Management

Hand Therapy is used to treat Common Conditions

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Trigger Finger
Tendonitis/Tendinopathies & tendon lacerations
Nerve Entrapments/Impingements
Frozen Shoulders
De Quairvain's Diseases
Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Disorders
Contractures
Hand, Wrist, Elbow & Shoulder Fracture
Traumatic Amputations and Re-plantations
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)

Benefits of Hand Therapy at Physical Therapy and Hand Rehabilitation Therapy benefits including:

Preventative, non-operative or conservative treatment
Desensitization following nerve injury or trauma
Design and implementation of home exercise programs to increase motion, dexterity, and/or strength
Training in the performance of daily life skills through adapted methods and equipment
Management of acute or chronic pain
Sensory re-education after nerve injury
Customized splint fabrication for prevention or correction of injury
Conditioning prior to returning to work

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Occupational therapy is more than just addressing an injury. At Physical Therapy and Hand Rehabilitation, our occupational therapists focus on the functional needs of each patient by implementing certain exercises and activities that promote physical and psychological well-being.

According to the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), in addition to dealing with an individual’s physical well-being, Occupational Therapy practitioners address psychological, social, and environmental factors that may hinder an individual’s functioning in different ways. For example, occupational therapy for a young patient may include using a special tool to make cupcakes at home. If an adaptation to a utensil needs to be fashioned, an occupational therapist will do it. This unique approach makes occupational therapy a vital part of health care for patients. People feel better emotionally when they can comfortably engage in their hobbies and everyday activities.

If you believe you or a loved one could benefit from occupational therapy, don’t hesitate to schedule an appointment today. Contact our occupational therapy office to get started on the path toward living a more comfortable and functional life!

 

Disclaimer: These services are rarely ever considered effective in isolation, yet are tools to create a ‘cocktail’ of a physical medicine program

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