Hand Therapy

Our Hand Therapists specialize in the rehabilitation of patients who may have been affected by an accident or trauma leaving them with scars, tendons or nerve injuries, fractures, or those who have cumulative trauma disorders – such as tennis elbow or carpal tunnel syndrome. Custom-fabricated splints are sometimes recommended to help increase functional use of an extremity, immobilize areas and improve range of motion.

Specialty Diagnosis Include:

• Post op surgical conditions
• Repetitive strain injuries: specialty program for epicondylitis
• Arthritis
• Nerve entrapment
• Work related injuries
• Neurological and degenerative disorders
• Joint contractures
• Sports related hand injuries

Interventions Include:

• Personalized one-on-one skilled treatment
• Injury and anatomy education
• Stretching and strengthening program
• Custom-fabricated splinting
• Ergonomic work station training
• Body mechanics and joint protection principles
• Alternative writing techniques
• Energy conservation techniques
• Adaptive equipment training
• PrimusRS BTE, evidence-based training for task simulation and strengthening