Hand Therapy

Hand therapists (also referred to as occupational therapists) specialize in conditions affecting hands and upper extremities.

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What is Hand Therapy?

Hand therapists (also referred to as occupational therapists) specialize in conditions affecting hands and upper extremities. Becoming a hand therapist includes advanced training to treat patients through hand physical therapy for things such as post-surgical rehabilitation, hand injuries that do not require surgery, conservative treatments, preventive measures, and work-related consultations. Hand therapy often continues even after a patient returns to work or their normal daily activities.

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What Are Different Types of Hand Therapy Procedures?

  • Range of motion/stretching
  • Strengthening
  • Therapeutic exercises
  • Wound / scar management
  • Desensitization techniques
  • Edema control
  • Soft tissue mobilization / massage
  • Functional activities
  • Work simulation
  • Work place modifications
  • Modalities (including ultrasound, electrical stimulation, heat/ice, iontophoresis)
  • Custom splinting
  • Custom casting
  • Home program instruction

How we approach hand therapy.

Licensed hand therapists at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy work with you to prevent hand injuries, improve hand functions after surgery or injury, and get you back to feeling like yourself again. Our hand therapists will work with you one-on-one to design a custom hand rehabilitation plan specifically for your injury or condition.

Hand pain treatment through occupational therapy can result in:

  • Faster recovery times
  • Custom splint fabrication
  • Decreased medical costs
  • Better functional outcomes

Request your appointment today at an Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy location near you to learn more about hand therapy.

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Excellent4.8★★★★★ review us on ★★★★★ We took our daughter here to see Miss Kathleen starting just after she turned two. Due to a year of her life being during the COVID shut down, she was behind on her speech. Since starting she’s gone from barely speaking to now using full sentences (6 months later). We’ve been very happy with the therapy and have learned a lot from Kathleen on how to help at home. Highly recommend! ★★★★★ Best PT place out there that I have been to. I’ve been to multiple PT places and never got the same care as I did here. Front desk is always attentive and scheduling me out and catering my summer trips. Dr. Brian is amazing with his electricity dry needling. Needle guru!!Response from the ownerIt’s great to hear this feedback! Thank you for taking the time to share your review! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – Indian Trail ★★★★★ Excel Physical Therapy, Westfield NJI had rotator cuff surgery in December 2020 for a full tear. I had never been to PT before so I didn’t know what to expect. From the first time I stepped foot in the Westfield facility, I knew I made the best choice for recovery. The entire staff is welcoming, friendly, helpful and very knowledgeable. The facility is very clean and the equipment is wiped down after each use. My physical therapist, Mike, explained everything to me every step of the way. He addressed all my questions and concerns and reassured me when I felt discouraged. Recovery from surgery is not easy, it’s a slow recovery that requires a lot of hard work both at PT and at home. Mike’s positive words motivated me to continue to work hard at home. Had it not been for Mike’s compassion, knowledge and encouragement I would not be where I am in my recovery. I went to PT for 7 months and on my last day I felt like I was leaving family. Although I was very sad to end PT, I was at the same time so very pleased with the results that WE worked hard to achieve. Mike is one of a kind! I highly recommend Mike at Excel PT in Westfield.Response from the ownerAndrea, thank you for taking the time to write about your positive experience in Westfield! We are so pleased to hear that your recovery has gone so well. Best of luck! ★★★★★ I had the privilege of working with an exceptional physical therapist, Connie, who completely transformed my life. After a painful lower back injury at the gym, I was desperate for relief, and her expertise and guidance were nothing short of incredible.From the very beginning, her dedication to my recovery was evident. She took the time to thoroughly assess my condition, listened attentively to my concerns, and devised a tailored treatment plan that was both effective and manageable.She motivated me to push my limits and regain my strength, all while ensuring that I felt comfortable and safe during every session. Her patience and empathy were invaluable during the challenging moments.Thanks to her expertise and personalized care, I am now pain-free and back to pursuing my fitness goals. I can’t express enough gratitude for her dedication to my well-being. If you’re in search of a great physical therapist who can truly make a difference, look no further. This therapist is a true professional who genuinely cares about your recovery and overall health.Response from the ownerWe value your feedback, thank you for your kind words! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Princeton ★★★★★ Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy is a free standing clinic so I have therapist’s one to one attention. They have developed the plan and work with me for the whole hour. They explain everything. It’s been good for my therapy needs. The clinic has a lot of light and windows, not the usual basement of a hospital. I highly recommend it.Response from the ownerThank you for the great review, we really appreciate it! – The team at Ivy Rehab, Kokomo! ★★★★★ I absolutely LOVE this place…I’ve had several surgeries and they helped me thru them all…and still currently attending ….Great people friendly and caring…and hard working….they get you in and put a smile on your face before you leave 🙂Response from the ownerThank you for your kind words, we appreciate your feedback! – The team at Ivy Rehab, Chesapeake – South Norfolk ★★★★★ Working with Ivy rehab was a excellent experience. I was suffering with plantar fasciitis and my doctor recommended physical therapy. From start to finish the experience was very professional and I always felt like I was getting very good care. I worked with Kyle and from start to finish he took an interest in getting me back to being myself. I would highly recommend Ivy rehab for any Rehabilitation needs.Response from the ownerIt’s great to hear this feedback! Thank you for taking the time to share your review! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Comstock Park ★★★★★ They took me from real pain to no pain at all and were right there with me every step of the way. Adam was my main therapist but Emily and Tyler worked with me often as well. They were all terrific and of course I couldn’t have gotten through it without Brie’s help all the time.Response from the ownerThank you for sharing this with us! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Conshohocken ★★★★★ I would highly recommend Ivy PT. I have been to other places over the years and they are the best. The services I have from Ethan during my post shoulder rehab is excellent. He is patient, thorough, attentive and explains everything every step of the way. I am so glad I found them!Response from the ownerWe’re so happy to hear this feedback – thank you for choosing us! The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – Cary ★★★★★ Cosmo excellent therapist. He’ll work me hard but not overdue it. I feel I’ve progressed at a steady pace and feel comfortable that I’ll be able to walk without a cane. That day will be great and all because of Cosmo.Response from the ownerThank you for sharing this with us! – The team at Excel Physical Therapy, Hackensack ★★★★★ ABC Pediatric Therapy is an excellent resource for all pediatric therapy needs. The high quality standard of care exceeds that of *all* other pediatric therapy resources in Cincinnati, bar none. Our children have benefitted from their exceptional care for several years. All staff members make your child their priority. ★★★★★ My wife is a patient here, and she’s always telling me positive things about her experience. She says everyone is friendly and creates an environment that encourages the patients end goal. Seeing her progress over the past couple of weeks, I can attest that that’s what goes on. Thanks to everyone there making her bad situation the best it can be!Response from the ownerHearing this feedback means so much to us, thank you for sharing! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – Comstock Park ★★★★★ I can’t say enough good things about this place. I fractured my shin while running this past September and as it healed I was prescribed physical therapy for a few months. Matthew and the team at Ivy Rehab in Fort Greene took great care of me, and I was pretty astounded at how quickly my shin felt better and stronger. I never felt overwhelmed by the exercises and everyone was extremely supportive. I was even able to start doing some jogging a little over a month into going, which was way sooner than I’d expected! I don’t know the first thing about physical therapy so the speed at which my condition improved was kind of like magic to me. Also, not for nothing, they play great music in the office. I have a lot of gratitude for Matthew and the whole team here.Response from the ownerIt’s great to hear this feedback! Thank you for taking the time to share your review! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Brooklyn – Fort Greene ★★★★★ Noah at Ivy Rehab is an exceptional physical therapist who truly goes above and beyond. His professionalism is evident from the moment you step into the clinic, where he welcomes you with a warm and friendly demeanor that instantly puts you at ease.One of Noah’s remarkable qualities is his ability to tailor treatments to individual pain levels. Throughout my six months of therapy, he consistently adjusted tasks and exercises to match my comfort and capability, ensuring progress without unnecessary discomfort. His attentiveness to my needs made every session not just productive but also surprisingly enjoyable.All of the staff there ( can’t name them all as I would probably miss someone and I don’t want to do that) is helpful and kindUnder Noah’s guidance, I’ve experienced tremendous improvement in my physical well-being. His expertise and personalized approach have led to noticeable results, leaving me feeling stronger, more mobile, and incredibly satisfied with the progress achieved.I highly recommend Noah at Ivy Rehab for anyone seeking a dedicated, knowledgeable, and compassionate physical therapist. His commitment to his patients’ well-being is truly commendable, and I’m incredibly grateful for the positive impact he’s had on my journey to recovery.Response from the ownerIt’s great to hear this feedback! Thank you for taking the time to share your review! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, New Hyde Park ★★★★★ My entire PT experience was awesome and extremely valuable. I learned various exercises to help me recover from and prevent flares. Kelley is professional and she was wonderful to work with-Tonya OniyamaResponse from the ownerThank you for the great review, we really appreciate it! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, King of Prussia ★★★★★ Chris, the physical therapist and director, is impressively knowledgeable and offers a hands-on approach to the injury he is working on. He employs intelligent manual exercises and is an attentive listener who genuinely cares about your safe and robust recovery. Chris’s personalized program helped me regain my strength and vitality, making him a fantastic therapist. I wholeheartedly endorse Chris to anyone seeking physical therapy; his expertise and dedication instill confidence in his patients. I look forward to entrusting my future recovery to Chris once again. Thank you, Chris, for your exceptional care!Response from the ownerWe value your feedback, thank you for your kind words! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Caledonia ★★★★★ Both Mike and Michelle at Excel PT in Westfield were fantastic and helped me make a very speedy recovery from a stress fracture in my left tibia. Mike was extremely patient and thorough with all of my questions and took the time to understand the history of the injury and the exact nature of the pain I experienced before developing a very effective treatment plan to restore strength and function through all our PT sessions. I was extremely happy with the rapid progress I made and will highly recommend Mike and Excel PT in Westfield to anyone who is in need of a knowledgeable and caring physical therapist who is invested and focused on getting you back on the path to being well again! Thank you Mike and Michelle, you guys rock!!:)Response from the ownerThanks so much for your awesome review! We’re so happy to hear that you’re feeling better. We agree – Mike and Michelle rock! ★★★★★ Love this place! Therapists Rachel and Kevin are fantastic and Shannon at the front desk is so friendly and helpful. I have already seen big improvements in just 5 sessions.Response from the ownerThank you for taking the time to share your experience, it means so much! – The team at Ivy Rehab PT, Fishers ★★★★★ Victoria was super knowledgable and calm. She could handle several patients at a time with help from her assistants. She had her eyes on everyone! The staff was super nice and helpful. I highly recommend Victoria and Ivy Rehab Therapy in Briarcliff!Response from the ownerThank you for the great review, we really appreciate it! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – Briarcliff Manor ★★★★★ At Excel I had the opportunity to work with Jessica the physical therapist. She was extremely knowledgeable, very thorough with my examination, and had a lot of ideas to help with my specific treatment. I knew I was in good hands with regards to my PT sessions. And even after a short time, I am having such positive results. I would recommend Excel to everyone I know. Jessica is truly a wonderful physical therapist and really knows her stuff. ★★★★★ 5 stars for the care I received under Tim’s care. He did a great job educating me as to what needed to be done and has great communication and hands on skills.js_loader
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