Hand Therapy
Hand Therapists at The Orthopaedic Center are Occupational Therapists who, through advanced training and experience, specialize in treating individuals with conditions affecting the hand and upper extremity.
At The Orthopaedic Center, your therapist works with doctor. They will collaborate about your rehabilitation program from start to finish ensuring you progress at the right pace with your unique goals in mind.
The team of hand therapists offers treatment for the following conditions:
- Arthritis
- Amputation
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- DeQuervain's Disease
- Dupuytren's Disease
- Fractures and Dislocations
- Wrist Injuries
- Joint Replacement for Arthritis
- Ligament Tears/Instability
- Repetitive Strain Conditions
- Shoulder Conditions
- Sports Injuries
- Tendon Injuries
- Tennis Elbow
- Worker's Compensation Injuries
For trauma and after-surgery care, we traditionally focus on the reduction of swelling, scar mobility and appropriate exercises specific to your surgical procedure. Frequently a custom fabricated orthosis (splint) is made to provide protection and support for the surgical repair. Therapy is progressed in coordination with your surgeon to include exercises and techniques to allow you to return to the highest level of function possible in work, at home and with recreational activities.
Our Hand Therapy Services:
- ADL (Activities of Daily Living) Training
- Sensory Desensitization
- Strengthening
- Therapeutic Exercises
- Work Hardening/Conditioning
- Wound Care
- Adaptive Equipment
- Orthotic Fabrication
- Dexterity Training
- Edema Management
- Joint and Nerve Mobilization
