Hand Therapy
Hand therapy addresses injuries and conditions of the fingers, hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. Certified Hand Therapists have extensive, specialized training in treating upper extremity conditions.
Repetitive Strain Injuries
- Carpal tunnel syndrome | DeQuervain’s
- Epicondylitis | tendonitis | tenosynovitis
- Trigger finger | thumb
- Rotator cuff | shoulder impingement
Post-Surgical Conditions
- Amputations, burns and frostbite
- Dupuytren’s contracture
- Fracture fixation | nerve repairs
- Tendon lacerations
- Joint replacements | reconstruction | wrist surgery
Traumatic Conditions
- Crush injuries | dislocations | fractures
- Mallet finger | sprains and strains
Other Upper Extremity Conditions
- Arthritis
- Tennis elbow | golfer’s elbow
- Hand-to-shoulder sports-related injuries
- Complex regional pain syndrome
Treatment Techniques
- Home exercise programs
- Therapeutic activities
- Joint protection
- Activity modification techniques
- Cstom upper extremity splinting, brace fitting and instruction
- Ice, ultrasound, fluidiotherapy and TENS
- Exercises to increase range of motion and strength
- Control swelling / scarring management
- Patient education