Certified Hand Therapy
Hand therapy is a specialized area of occupational therapy that focuses on the treatment of orthopedic conditions affecting the upper extremities. The primary goal of hand therapy is to restore and improve functional use of the hand, wrist, and elbow so individuals can safely perform daily activities at home and in the workplace. Hand specialists treat a variety of conditions involving the bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and nerves of the upper extremity. Common conditions treated in hand therapy incude but are not limited to:
- Upper Extremity Fractures
- Joint Replacement
- Peripheral Nerve Injuries
- Tendonitis
- Trigger Finger
- Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis
- Lacerations and Amputations
- Surgical Reparis of Tendons and Nerves
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Splinting
- Neuromuscular Reeducation
- Functional Retraining
- Wound Care and Burns
- Ergonomics
- Scar Management
- Joint Mobilization
- Nerve Mobilization
- Pain Management
