Rehabilitation for the Upper Body and Hand
Self-care, work and leisure activities require using your upper body and hands. Injury, disease and congenital conditions can result in loss of function. Highly skilled and specialized care can help you maximize your recovery and return to a productive life.
Hand therapists are licensed or registered occupational or physical therapists. Through advanced study and experience, we specialize in treating conditions of the shoulder, elbow, forearm, wrist and hand. We create personalized treatment plans to help you perform daily activities.
What to Expect from Upper Body and Hand Rehabilitation
We provide treatment for:
- Arthritis
- Carpal tunnel, peripheral nerve compression syndromes
- Congenital disorders
- Fractures, dislocations, joint instability
- Lacerations
- Nerve injuries
- Overuse injuries
- Post-operative conditions
- Tendon injuries
- Tennis elbow
- Tendinitis
Your therapist uses various treatments to help you. Treatment may include:
- Management of acute or chronic pain
- Orthotic fabrication to position, immobilize, protect and help function
- Education and training in daily living postures, body mechanics and ergonomics
- Education and training on how to modify the way you do things, including use of adaptive equipment and energy conservation principles
- Scar management
- Desensitization or sensory reeducation after nerve injury
- A custom home exercise program to improve range of motion and strength
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