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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Check out some of our 4 and 5 star reviews

Excellent4.8★★★★★ review us on ★★★★★ My twins were released from a 4 month NICU stay with no feeding therapy set up after going home with feeding tubes and being told we were on a wait list. After two months of me calling and begging them to get us in. I called ABC and they got us in 2 days later and within 2 mins determined that they both had lip and tongue ties and referred us to a dentist. Within two weeks of going to the dentist our girls were off the feeding tubes completely. Heather Hensley is nothing short of amazing! She has given us the tools and confidence to progress them. At 10 months old we are eating baby food and using sippy cups. Words can’t express how grateful I am, I never leave reviews. But I felt like I needed to give the next parent who feels hopeless waiting on a hospital to take their concerns seriously. Or if you don’t feel like they are not giving you the support you need to consider calling them. They will help you!Response from the ownerIt’s great to hear this feedback! Thank you for taking the time to share your review! – The team at ABC Pediatric Therapy, Miamisburg ★★★★★ This is such a great place to receive physical therapy! I’ve used other places before, but this time I was mainly looking for a place that was close to work for me. Being that Ivy was less than 1/2 mile away, I chose them. I am glad I did, as the people at this location are fantastic! My need for physical therapy stemmed from injuries due to a deer/vehicle accident – Ivy worked with my auto insurance and never asked me to pay up front & get reimbursed or for a back up payment method on file. When you step inside, you are greeted by Brooklyn, who always welcomes everyone by name with a smiling face & great attitude. The facility looks very professional and up to date. All three therapists, Emily, Kyle & Hayley are all fantastic and put their own personal touch & wisdom into their treatment. They also strive to engage patients in many ways… a question of the week, March-Madness brackets & mind bender puzzles over the machines to occupy your mind instead of focusing on the work-out. If you need physical therapy, I highly recommend checking out the Comstock Park Ivy Rehab facility! You will be impressed with the kindness & professionalism of the staff and the service you receive.Response from the ownerThank you for sharing this with us! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – Comstock Park ★★★★★ 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. ★★★★★ Really great people working here -they treated me with respect, genuine kindness, and made me want to come back for other injuries because I felt so much better by the end of the rehab period.Response from the ownerThank you for the 5-stars! It means so much. – The team at Ivy Rehab PT, Virginia Beach ★★★★★ I recently went to Excel PT for neck issues from working out that started causing really bad headaches 24/7. Aaron, John, and Josh were awesome and had me feeling normal again. Can’t thank them enough and they are awesome peopleResponse from the ownerThat’s wonderful to hear – thank you so much for sharing your feedback with us! – The team at Excel Physical Therapy, Westfield ★★★★★ Everything about this PT facility (Somerset) is awesome. This is my second time going for therapy. The first time was for a “frozen shoulder”. This time it’s for lower back, hip and shin pain. It’s a fairly new location for Ivyrehab and has state of the art treatment options. As you enter, you are greeted by Kristina (sp?) with a smile and a friendly hello. She is also very helpful in making/changing appointments. Dr. Alex and Stephen are the main therapists and sometimes they have other interns helping out. Both these therapists are very knowledgeable, have great listening skills and recommend treatments based on pain levels and endurance. Most of my treatments have been with Dr. Alex. At every visit, he reviews pain level since last treatment, makes necessary adjustment and changes treatment as necessary. Very flexible in terms of various options for treatment. Great people all around. A plus point for me is that the location is only 5 minutes from home. So happy to have found this therapy place and such wonderful people who genuinely care about your well-being. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼Response from the ownerThank you for taking the time to share this review, it means so much! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Somerset ★★★★★ Miss Stephanie is a great speech therapist. She is knowledgable and also very compassionate. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a speech therapist. ★★★★★ I saw Lauryn for a year to recover from an ACL tear, and I have nothing but great things to say! I’m feeling fully recovered. Lauryn is extremely knowledgeable, a great motivator, super kind, and very personable. I always felt like I got dedicated 1×1 attention from her. I would highly recommend her to anyone!As a whole, Ivy is great. They offer a car ride to/from appointments, their assistants are just as knowledgeable as the PTs, their equipment is in great shape, etc. They take care of all the small stuff so that you can just focus on your recovery.The best part about Ivy is their staff. They’re so friendly and positive. It’s a great motivating environment. Special shoutout to Liz at the front desk! She’s the best.Overall I would highly recommend Ivy to anyone!Response from the ownerThank you for sharing this with us! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Hoboken – Midtown ★★★★★ I went to this clinic for knee pain stemming from running and biking and used New York’s 30-day rule to get started quickly. They diagnosed me with PFPS and IT band issues and created a home therapy plan with a wide range of exercises. Scheduling was super convenient, and the staff was very responsive. After two months, I am on my way to being pain-free!Megan and Amelia were especially helpful—they listened to my concerns, provided valuable stretching and foam rolling tips, and helped me understand the muscle imbalances contributing to my pain. The environment was very comfortable, and their gym was spacious, so I never had to wait for equipment. I highly recommend this clinic to anyone in the area!Response from the ownerThank you for the great review, we really appreciate it! – The team at Park Sports Physical Therapy, Brooklyn – Williamsburg ★★★★★ After my major knee surgery, I spent six months doing physical therapy here, and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Every time I walked in, I was greeted with a warm smile. You can truly feel how much the team cares about their work, even on their busiest days.The whole team was not only extremely professional but also incredibly encouraging. They regularly adjusted my exercise plan as I improved, and despite my language barrier, they always took the time to explain everything clearly and make sure I understood. Their mix of expertise, patience, and positive energy made a huge difference in my recovery.I’ve been to several physical therapy clinics in the past, but this one has been the best by far. I highly, highly recommend them!Response from the ownerWe’re so happy to hear this feedback – thank you for choosing us! The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – Norfolk – Granby ★★★★★ Highly recommended, new to Grand Blanc, very nice clean place, great equipment to work with, and Denise is a great therapist. very caring about her job .Response from the ownerThank you for sharing this with us! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Grand Blanc ★★★★★ My son has been going to Leaps and Bounds in Brighton for just over a year now. He receives both speech and OT therapy. I cannot say enough great things about Leaps and Bounds and the therapists who work with him! His therapists give me reports after every session and we have seen huge gains in his speech, behavior, gross motor and fine motor skills. He is more focused and can communicate so much better than before starting at Leaps and Bounds. His speech therapist, Kathleen, has been especially helpful in his journey. She is constantly giving me feedback about his progress and gives me ideas and suggestions about ways that we can help him at home. I am very grateful for her support and the support I have received from everyone there. I also would like to mention the office staff and how accommodating and friendly they are to me and my son. They make it very easy to schedule appointments, answer my questions about billing and payments and always seem happy to see us and the other children who attend there. Our experience at Leaps and Bounds in Brighton has been awesome for my family and I would highly recommend it to anyone that is in need of therapy for their child.Kind Regards,Courtney Rabassa ★★★★★ I have been to many physical therapists and find Keith and Mike to be consistently excellent and very friendly. I had a total knee replacement and they had me back on my feet in a couple of weeks without a cane or walker and I am 85. I am now going to try them for my back. I highly recommend them.Response from the ownerThank you for your kind words; we appreciate your feedback! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Rhinebeck ★★★★★ Fixing my injuries at Ivy has been easy and helpful. I have worked with 2 different therapists now for 2 different injuries over the course of a few years. Both have been completely professional, thorough, and effective. Everyone working there is friendly and kind and they play a good variety of music.Response from the ownerThank you for sharing this with us! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – Hoboken – Midtown ★★★★★ Mrs Nesbit is giving this review, everyone is great in assisting, kind, pushing you to go further and work thru your pain. If you to have physical therapy I recommend Ivy Rehab South Norfolk.Response from the ownerThank you for taking the time to share this review, it means so much! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – Chesapeake – South Norfolk ★★★★★ My husband Joel was seen for sacroiliac pain by John Finneran who did a very thorough evaluation. He then worked on him to alleviate the pain and Joel had good results! John also gave us an email of videos of exercises that Joel can do at home to help improve his situation. They’re easy to follow and help ease the pain. John is kind and very professional. We recommend him highly!Response from the ownerThank you for your kind words; we appreciate your feedback! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – Island Park ★★★★★ I have had the opportunity to work with Chandree, Donny, and Amanda. They are all very nice and true professionals. I have mainly worked with Chandree. His exercises and leg massages are very helpful. My legs feel much better when I am leaving, than when I first come in. I have been to other rehab places, for other issues. Ivyrehab in Naperville is the best.Response from the ownerThank you for taking the time to leave such thoughtful feedback – we’re grateful! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – Naperville  ★★★★★ Everyone is great. Kelly helped me build up strength on my right side so when I had my left knee done I’d be able to handle the rehab. Walking is a good thing. Thank you so much.Response from the ownerThank you for sharing this with us! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, King of Prussia ★★★★★ I have been extremely satisfied with my PT at Ivy Rehab. Paige is very knowledgeable and is guiding me in the right direction for a successful outcome. Matt, Paige and Rachel are so friendly and very welcoming. I would highly suggest Ivy Rehab to anyone in need of PT. Thank you for such a great experience.Response from the ownerThank you so much for your positive feedback, it means the world to us! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Monroe ★★★★★ Megan and the team at Park Sports Physical Therapy are amazing! When I first came in, I could barely run four or five miles without knee pain. The team quickly figured out exactly what I needed to strengthen (my hips) and gave me super targeted exercises that actually worked.In just 8 weeks, I was able to train for the marathon — and yesterday, I ran the New York City Marathon! I honestly didn’t think that would be possible when I started. Their guidance helped me get strong enough to fully enjoy the run and even beat the time I thought I’d hit.I’m so grateful for how supportive and encouraging everyone was. They “graduated” me early — which I didn’t initially want.Response from the ownerWe’re thrilled you had such a positive experience, thank you! – The team at Park Sports Physical Therapy – Brooklyn – Williamsburg ★★★★★ The staff at Maximum Performance is absolutely professional and friendly, and the facility is great. My post-surgery treatment was spot-on and helped me progress to the point I started engaging in workouts within weeks.Response from the ownerHi Ignace! That you for your kind words about both our staff and facility. We are happy to hear that you are achieving your post-op goals…Go Giants! js_loader
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