Hand Therapy
Hand therapy refers to a wide range of nonoperative treatments provided by hand therapists for hand injuries and conditions. Certified hand therapists are medical professionals who have gone through either physical therapy or occupational therapy training programs, and then completed years of additional specialty training and experience focused on treating hand and wrist problems.
What types of hand and wrist problems benefit from therapy?
Many conditions benefit from adding hand therapy to the treatment plan. Your surgeon may recommend therapy as part of treatment for:
- Post-operative pain/stiffness/edema/weakness/scarring
- Hand and wrist injuries
- tendonitis
- arthritis
- contractures
- nerve injuries
Certified hand therapists offer a wide variety of nonoperative treatment and rehabilitation options for hand and wrist problems:
- 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
- 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
Take the next step
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.