"Hands That Heal, Hands That Thrive"
Hand Therapy
Hand therapy is a specialized area of rehabilitation that focuses on treating conditions and injuries affecting the hand, wrist, and arm. Hand therapy involves a range of interventions and techniques, including therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, splinting, wound care, sensory re-education, and desensitization.
List of Hand Therapy Conditions
distal radius fracture
wrist tendonitis
tennis elbow
golfers elbow
Carpal tunnel syndrome
cubital tunnel syndrome
radial tunnel syndrome
thumb arthritis
swan neck deformity
boutonniere deformity
flexor and extensor tendon injuries
mallet finger
hand & wrist arthritis
hand and wrist trauma
humerus fracture
distal biceps repair
Through hand therapy, individuals can regain optimal hand and upper limb function, improve independence in daily activities, and enhance their overall quality of life. Hand therapists work closely with individuals, providing comprehensive care, support, and guidance throughout the rehabilitation process.
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Patient Journey
The patient experiences an injury, trauma, or develops a hand-related condition, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, fractures, tendonitis, or arthritis. They may also undergo hand surgery for various reasons.
The patient seeks medical evaluation and treatment from a physician, orthopedic surgeon, or other healthcare provider. Based on the evaluation, the patient may be referred to an occupational therapist (OT).
The OT conducts an initial evaluation to assess the patient’s hand condition, functional limitations, goals, and medical history.
Based on the evaluation, the OT collaborates with the patient to establish treatment goals and develop a personalized treatment plan. The plan may include short-term and long-term goals for improving hand function, reducing pain, and enhancing daily activities.
The OT conducts a comprehensive assessment of the patient’s hand condition, including evaluating range of motion, strength, sensation, functional limitations, and any specific treatment needs.
The patient starts attending hand therapy sessions where they receive various therapeutic interventions, such as therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, splinting, wound care, nerve gliding exercises, and modalities.
The patient engages in functional training exercises that replicate real-life activities and tasks relevant to their personal and professional life. This training can include tasks like dressing, grooming, cooking, writing, and using utensils.
The OT teaches the patient adaptive techniques and strategies to modify the way they perform tasks to accommodate their hand condition and prevent further strain.
The OT monitors the patient’s progress regularly, adjusting the treatment plan as needed based on improvements and challenges.
The patient receives a customized home exercise program to continue progress outside of therapy sessions and maintain gains.
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