Hand Therapy Services

The surgical and therapeutic management of hand injuries and conditions has become a specialized area of medicine and therapy. A hand therapist treats patients with a variety of upper extremity disorders including those with:

• Fractures of the upper extremity
• Tendon injuries
• Nerve injuries
• Amputation of the fingers, hands or arms
• Burns
• Arthritis and connective tissue disorders
• Repetitive motion disorders such as tennis elbow and carpal tunnel syndrome
• Joint replacements and joint fusions
• Complex regional pain syndrome

Hand therapists are qualified to address all of the needs of the upper extremity, including the elbow and shoulder, to achieve the highest level of function. Hand therapists work with the patient to provide a continuum of care. This often starts within days of the injury or surgery until the patient is able to return to work and/or a productive lifestyle.

Treatments Available…
A qualified hand therapist can evaluate and identify any problem relative to the upper extremities. The hand therapist can effectively treat and rehabilitate the patient through such methods.

On site: Static and dynamic custom splinting.

• Wound care and scar management
• Sensory re-education
• Therapeutic exercises - range of motion, strengthening and muscle re-education
• Pain control edema management
• Joint and tissue mobilization
• Arthritis education
• Ergonomics and conditioning to return to work