Hand Therapy and Occupational Therapy

At Novant Health, our orthopedic hand and wrist surgeons work closely with on-site certified hand therapists to create treatment plans tailored to your unique needs. Together, we focus on relieving pain, restoring function and helping you get back to the activities you enjoy.

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What is hand and occupational therapy?

Our occupational hand therapists offer a wide variety of nonoperative treatment and rehabilitation options for hand and wrist conditions. These include bracing, therapeutic ultrasound treatments and hand therapy as part of our comprehensive team approach to care.

Overview

Hand and wrist conditions we treat

Nonoperative treatment options

Certified hand therapists offer a wide variety of nonoperative treatment and rehabilitation options for hand and wrist conditions, including:

Custom splinting
Post-operative and post-injury rehabilitation and wound care
Training for functional activities
Custom therapy programs to improve strength and range of motion, including peg board and ball squeeze exercises
Edema management
Scar desensitization

Ultrasound, paraffin bath, and other treatments to reduce pain or enhance healing from hand and wrist surgeries that require general anesthesia.

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Our board-certified specialists are here to help you heal. They can often diagnose the problem in one visit and get you started with a personalized treatment plan. We offer a wide variety of treatment options.