Hand
Hand therapy is a type of rehabilitation performed by an occupational therapist who specialize in rehabilitation of patients with injuries or pathologies of the hand, elbow and shoulder.
这种治疗是由一个高度专业化的提供者进行的，需要继续教育和高级认证。
Occupational therapists perform a comprehensive patient evaluation and design a customized treatment plan that assists in empowering the patient to enjoy effective rehabilitation and maximize functional abilities.
Who Is It For?
- Post-surgical of the upper extremity: shoulder, elbow, wrist or hand
- Arthritis
- Tendonitis
- Fractures
- Nerve entrapment (at cubital tunnel and carpal tunnel)
What Does Hand Therapy Involve?
- Comprehensive evaluation and assessment of your individual condition
- Exercise to address specific needs of strengthening and flexibility, including a tailored at home program
- Specialized equipment designed to stimulate the nerves in wrists and hands
- Hands on treatments to address joint, muscle and tissue mobility
- Custom orthotic fabrication (custom splinting)
- Desensitization following nerve injury or trauma