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 ★★★★★ I’ve been taking my kids here for various therapy programs for a handful of months now and already the progress with my son for speech is incredible. They really enjoy the play space, so much so that my son usually has to be incentivized to leave lol The receptionist is extremely friendly and is great with the kids, and I can’t say enough about all of our wonderful therapists.Thanks for all the hard work you do you guys, the kiddos love seeing you, and you’re helping those of us without a professional therapist background to understand how to best help our kids. Your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed. 🙂Response from the ownerThank you April! We love helping the children in our communities! ★★★★★ I like my experience with ABC PEDIATRICS THERAPY, they explains everything with clarity and the evaluation was super fun 😁. We felt so welcomed and appreciated 👏Response from the ownerWe’re so thankful for your kind words and positive review! – The team at ABC Pediatric Therapy – West Chester Township ★★★★★ If you want to seriously get better come here. Joe and Holly, the physical therapists are phenomenal in assisting you with care for you to get better in a timely manner. They are patient. They are smart and they work with you. The equipment is always getting thoroughly cleaned. Chris and Colleen are also wonderful. Always there to answer questions. You never feel out of place when coming to this establishment. They make you want to come back. You can’t go wrong in coming here.Response from the ownerThank you so much for sharing your thoughts, we appreciate you! – The team at Excel Physical Therapy, West Deptford ★★★★★ I can’t say enough positive things about Ivy Rehab on Washington Street.I’ve worked primarily with Caroline as my physical therapist for several years in both preparation for and recovery from 3 knee surgeries (Arthroscopy, BMAC and MISHA). She is super caring and a total expert in her field. Hooked into the HSS network, Caroline was able to offer confirmation of my surgeon choice based on her experience with their other patients. She provided multi modal structured therapy that enabled me to come out of each surgery stronger than before. Thanks to Caroline I now have a repertoire of strength and agility exercises that I employ at home or at the gym to keep me in my game.The PT assistants at Ivy have always demonstrated complete professionalism and attentiveness, overlooking each session and ensuring that all exercises are performed with safe and correct form, all that to a back drop of some of the coolest sounds around.Add in the courteous and welcoming front desk staff that are able to guide you through the nuances of billing and insurance and it’s easy to understand why Ivy is a such big hit in the neighborhood!Response from the ownerThank you for taking the time to share this review, it means so much! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – Hoboken – Midtown ★★★★★ 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 ★★★★★ I can’t say enough good things about this place . From the moment I stepped into the office to register my son , the front desk receptionist Chewy , was a delight and super helpful. They work around the clock to make sure that my son is getting the best possible care and help he needs. Tori and Julia have been amazing with my son , they’re so sweet and do such a great job . He even asks when he’s going to see them on days he doesn’t have therapy . We’ve started to see results within the short time he’s been in speech and occupational. I would recommend this group to anyone looking to get quality ,outstanding care for their child’s speech , occupational and physical therapy needs .Response from the ownerThank you for taking the time to share this review, it means so much! – The team at Ivy Rehab for Kids – Virginia Beach – Princess Anne ★★★★★ This is top notch physical therapy, at it’s finest. My brother has gone here for a few months now after a torn ACL, torn MCL, and a dislocated patella. He’s made an astonishing recovery throughout this process, and still has a ways to go. The Ivy Rehab team has done wonderful things with this facility, and have treated my brother with the utmost respect and care. If you ever need physical therapy, don’t go anywhere else. Thanks so much to the Ivy Team for all of their help.Response from the ownerThank you so much for your positive feedback, it means the world to us! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – Farmville ★★★★★ Unfortunately this was the third time I needed rehab, following hip replacement, tennis elbow, and strained back. Fortunately I had found Excel in Old Tappan and Evan O’Brien who helped me completely recover to move on with my life and activities. I highly recommend Excel with no reservations. The whole team is great.Response from the ownerThank you so much for your positive feedback, it means the world to us! – The team at Excel Physical Therapy, Cresskill ★★★★★ When you go to a physical therapist after shoulder surgery, you don’t anticipate that your PT will be the best part of your day! Jeff at Excel spends as much time with you as you need! He’s not limited to 5 minutes for insurance purposes. He and Kelly, the other PT, provide empathetic care coupled with intelligence and expertise! There is always a positive energy coming from all of the staff, from the receptionist to the assistants to the physical therapists themselves. It feels more like a family, providing all of the support I could ever need. I highly recommend Excel of Oakland, as they hit every mark of excellence!Response from the ownerThank you for sharing this with us! – The team at Excel Physical Therapy, Oakland ★★★★★ Cannot emphasize enough how wonderful my experience at Ivy in Island park has been. From the front desk staff (shoutout Liz) to all the therapists everyone is so welcoming, kind, helpful, and knowledgeable. I already feel like I’m getting stronger from my car accident after working with Lydia. Lydia is the absolute BEST! I look forward to my PT sessions and I attribute that solely to how fantastic Ivy Rehab in Island Park is. 100/10, ABSOLUTELY recommend!Response from the ownerThat’s wonderful to hear – thank you so much for sharing your feedback with us! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – Island Park ★★★★★ John Finneran and every staff member there are great. All of the staff are kind and helpfully in every way. I have been going to Ivy in Island park on and off for years. I wouldn’t go any place else. If I could give them 10 stars I would. Thanks all.Response from the ownerThank you for the fantastic rating, we’re so grateful! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – Island Park ★★★★★ Great experience rehabing my fractured shoulder. The staff was knowledgeable and compassionate. They made sure at the end of 6 weeks I was clear on follow up therapy while I’m away on vacation for 8 weeks. I really appreciate that. I am able to do everything I did before the break I just need to increase my strength. I highly recommend! The therapists, assistants, and receptionist all worked as a team and had my best interests at heart.Response from the ownerWe’re so thankful for your kind words and positive review! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – Mount Olive ★★★★★ I have been a patient at Oakland for a year and if I wasn’t seeing them 2 times a week I could only imagine how much worse i would be feeling. I have had the pleasure to have several PTs there and they are all knowledgeable and so friendly and also fun! Matthew the receptionist is awesome too! We all have great conversations and it makes going to PT a-lot easier. Adam is my go to and he knows exactly what my body needs! Best PT office ever!!! Thank you all for being so kind, caring and helpful!! MAX STARS FROM ME and highly recommended.Response from the ownerThank you so much for your positive feedback, it means the world to us! – The team at Excel Physical Therapy – Oakland ★★★★★ Both therapists (Steve and Alex) are great! I went in with several non-specific issues (“it hurts but scans say nothing is wrong”). They evaluated my movement, listened to my description, and identified potential issues. They explained everything as we worked through the issues. I am very happy to say that I can do things now that I haven’t been able to do in over a decade. I am so glad I found them. Excellent!Response from the ownerThank you for your kind words; we appreciate your feedback! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Somerset ★★★★★ 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! ★★★★★ Antonio is the consummate professional. He is knowledgeable, kind, caring and committed to providing the best care possible. He has helped me recover from full hip replacement surgery for which I am truly grateful. He encourages me to work harder while at the same time ensuring that I don’t hurt myself in the process. I would heartily recommend Antonio to anyone requiring an excellent physical therapist!Response from the ownerWOW Karen! Thank you so much for the kind words. We’re so happy to hear about your experience with Antonio and even happier to hear about your recovery. ★★★★☆ Wonderful speech therapy experience! Mr. Mike has helped our son so much. While we’re LOVING the actual speech component, the disconnect between front desk staff/billing/Ivy Rehab is fairly confusing and makes the billing component difficult. That being said, Nikki Huntsberger is a rockstar and really knows what she’s doing. Thankful for her assistance with the UHCCF grant & her willingness to explain billing when nobody else knows what’s going on 🙃 Overall a great experience and we’re so so thankful for the services we’re receiving!!Response from the ownerThank you so much for sharing your thoughts, we appreciate you! – The team at ABC Pediatric Therapy, West Chester Township! ★★★★★ I have dealt successfully with Anvi Patel who developed a custom plan for my condition. Anvi was professional in all her appointments with me..very kind and caring. By the time my discharge came around, my recovery was significantly improved. I will complete my final day and continue to do the exercises as I have been taught to continue improvement. I would have no hesitation in recommending Anvi or Ivy Rehab to friends and familyResponse from the ownerThank you for taking the time to share this review, it means so much! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Philadelphia – Center City ★★★★★ We love the team here! My son has made significant improvements since he started here when he was 3. My son looks forward to seeing his speech therapist Kia and occupational therapist Nicole. The receptionist are very kind, always answer the phone when you call to make appointments or to reschedule. 🙂Response from the ownerThank you for taking the time to share your experience, it means so much! – The team at Ivy Rehab for Kids, Norfolk ★★★★★ Had such a great experience. My son broke his leg and Jason Klein took such good care of him. Scheduling appointments was so easy. Jason made it fun for my 8 year old to do PT. I highly recommend.Response from the ownerHi Nate! Thank you so much for sharing you and your son’s experiences with Jason. We’re so happy that he was able to help him! ★★★★★ I love coming to Ivy rehab in Bala Hills. I have been coming here for years. The staff here is professional and DIcent. I especially enjoy coming to land and aqua therapy. I love that they have a variety of ways to do therapy.Amy at the front desk is super awesome funny and a pleasure to see as your introduction to this place of business. Amy and Alex senior PT staff have much knowledge and experience in the field and present great therapeutic interventions that have helped with the improvement of my health and wellness regiment I highly recommend you get your PT needs taken care of here at Ivy Rehab.Response from the ownerThank you for taking the time to leave such thoughtful feedback, we’re grateful! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – Bala Cynwyd – North  js_loader
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