Hand Therapy
Hand Therapy includes the evaluation and treatment of various shoulder, elbow, forearm, wrist, hand and finger injuries.
The goal of hand therapy is to promote health and well-being through rehabilitative services to individuals with upper extremity dysfunction. The hand therapist combines comprehensive knowledge of the upper extremity with specialized skills in assessment and treatment to create individualized hand therapy programs.
Commonly Treated Conditions:
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome/Release
- Burns
- Sports Injuries
- Work Injuries
- Tendon Injuries
- Nerve Injuries
- Tendonitis
- Cumulative Trauma
- Crush Injuries
- Joint Dislocations
- Amputations
- Brachial Plexus Injuries
- Fractures
- Sprains and Strains
- Arthroplasty
- Dupuytren’s Disease
Commonly Used Treatments:
- Custom Dynamic & Static Splints
- Soft Tissue Mobilization
- Range of Motion/ Mobilization/Massage
- Iontophoresis/ Phonophoresis
- Electrical Modalities
- Biofeedback
- Desensitization/ Sensory Reduction
- Hydrotherapy
- Wound Care
- Scar & Edema Management
- Adaptive Devices
- Home Exercise Programs
- Patient Education
- Job Simulation