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 ★★★★★ Dan and Kelly at Excel (rebranding to Ivy Rehab) were fantastic partners in my rehabilitation of my AC joint injury after a bike accident. Every session was something to look forward to as I saw real progress week to week under their care. They were also extremely accommodating when trying to fit in multiple appointments each week. Cannot recommend them enough!Response from the ownerThank you for your kind words, we appreciate your feedback! – The team at Ivy Rehab, King of Prussia! ★★★★★ Melody has made so much growth since joining Ivy Rehab of Owosso. Her confidence has skyrocketed. Every staff member is friendly and extremely helpful. I appreciate everything they have done for my daughter and our family!Response from the ownerWe value your feedback, thank you for your kind words! – The team at Ivy Rehab for Kids, Owosso ★★★★★ Dan and his team went above and beyond to make sure that I see major improvements in my knee. His approach was very personalized so you can get back to the activities that you enjoy in your life. I personally hurt my knee and felt like it was never going to heal until I started working with Dan. I am happy to say I am about fully healed and have not seen any problems while I test my body to the limits in the gym and snowboarding. Thank you again for all your help and I highly recommend Dan and his team at Ivy rehab to everyone struggling with an injury.Response from the ownerThank you for the great review, we really appreciate it! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Blue Bell – South ★★★★★ I was referred to the clinic for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome and upper extremitiy parethesia, rounded shoulders (poor posture) and recovering from muscle wasting from GLP-1 medication use.I also have a hypermobile EDS, Autism/ADHD- and was in the middle of a severe mental and physical burnout at the time.This is important to note because it means I needed some accommodations in order to be able to complete my therapy, both physically (such as gentler stretches, extra gradual increase due to hEDS susceptibility to injury) and also accomodations for my communication differences and at times anxiety/emotional understanding. My pain tolerance significantly lowers when I am in mental burnout and vise versa.I worked with Katherine from day 1 and it was an absolute refreshing experience. Katherine listen to me, I felt heard. Having chronic pain and sensory processing problems, trying to verbalize my experience to a medical professional is very hard- but Katherine knew exactly how to help me, what questions to ask to help me interpret my pain sensations (this is something that is extra difficult, in my Autistic experience).When I first started in June, I could barely carry my groceries inside in one trip (and we all know the game we play with ourselves to strive to bring all the groceries in one trip! Haha!)Today, I am stronger than ever- and can take my groceries from the car in one trip!I am more motivated to continue my at home exercises because of my experience with Ivy Rehab.She taught me what to do and WHY it will help.I feel better physically, myental health improved as well. Katherine was an integral part of my burnout-recovery.Honestly the whole team there is so welcoming and you feel like youre in a place among friends.You can really sense the medical staff is a supportive cohort that works together, and they actually care about you.P.s Shout out to Grace for being a super efficient and awesome receptionist. She answers and replies quickly, and takes the time to explain answers for any questions you have.I highly recommend this clinic to anyone- in particular, clients who have any type of neuro-divergecies, sensory processing issues, or learning impairments of anykind.P.s.s Also, consider trying the dry needling trigger point treatment really does help muscle tightness and knots.Response from the ownerHearing this feedback means so much to us, thank you for sharing! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – Norfolk – Granby ★★★★★ The best experience! Megan and the team are incredible. I was in rough shape after an accident and they helped me get to a speedy recovery. Perfect balance of being thorough yet easy/fun to work with. I also appreciated the tailoring of exercises to specific activities I was struggling with.Response from the ownerIt’s great to hear this feedback! Thank you for taking the time to share your review! – The team at Park Sports Physical Therapy – Brooklyn – Williamsburg ★★★★★ I’m very happy with Ivy Rehab. The staff are very knowledgeable and friendly. They have a plethora of services, tools, and exercises to diagnose patients and help them get better faster. They really care about the patients and they’re great at follow ups.Response from the ownerThank you for sharing this with us! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Conshohocken ★★★★★ I had an incredible experience this summer at the Midtown Hoboken location. Skyla was absolutely amazing—professional, knowledgeable, and so supportive throughout my entire rehab process. Thanks to her expertise, I’m feeling back to my pre-injury self and couldn’t be more grateful. The whole team at the office made me feel comfortable and cared for every step of the way. Highly recommend this place to anyone in need of physical therapy!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 ★★★★★ Brooklyn, front desk, was fabulous. Her amazing personality makes her excellent at her job. Dealing with the public in pain cannot be easy and she handles it wonderfully.Andrew, physical therapist, was so patient in answering all my questions. He taught me so much about my condition. Where has he been all my life!? I am thrilled to have him as my therapist.Response from the ownerThank you for taking the time to share this review, it means so much! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – Comstock Park ★★★★★ I love ABC! They are always looking to help children and their families in anyway possible! The therapist’s are so sweet and are great at educating families about child development. I highly recommend!Response from the ownerThank you Sandra! ★★★★★ I never write reviews but I will here. I tore my meniscus back in the 1977 Boston Marathon and managed that injury over years of distance running, tennis and skiing until it finally became unmanageable and I thought both knees were done, that is until my orthopedic referred me to Excel and Nikolas Rivera. Nick is nothing short of a miracle worker. With hard work directed and driven by Nick, and the whole team supporting me at Excel in Cresskill, I have my knees back to a great place. I can’t say enough about Nick, and everyone at Excel.Response from the ownerWe value your feedback, thank you for your kind words! – The team at Excel Physical Therapy, Cresskill ★★★★★ This establishment is wonderful in so many ways. It’s like a family without the drama. The staff is funny and light and serious. When they have to be. Everyone pitches in whenever and wherever they are needed. You can see the team gets along. They respect each other and the patients. If someone needs extra attention they are there for them. My thanks to Nicole, Noah, Adrian, Ryan,Kevin. and the rest of the team. Anthony PisanoResponse from the ownerThank you so much for sharing your thoughts, we appreciate you! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, New Hyde Park ★★★★★ This is the second injury that I have had to go back, no words can explain how wonderful, uplifting, positive just beyond welcoming. This is the best place to be for getting back on the right track with your injury. Can’t thank them enough Tyler, Adam, Emily, Bree and if you want a laugh Kathleen 😊❤️ p.s 5 stars is not enough 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟Response from the ownerThank you for the great review, we really appreciate it! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Conshohocken ★★★★★ Thank you to everyone at Park Sports Physical therapy for getting me strong and (most likely) helping me avoid hip surgery after a running injury! Taden is the best – he’s super knowledgeable and friendly and helped make me feel comfortable with exercising even though I have a pre existing condition that makes gaining muscle difficult. Also shoutout to Tara, Olga, and the rest of the team for helping me feel better and whipping me into the best shape 💪💪💪Response from the ownerWe’re so happy to hear this feedback – thank you for choosing us! The team at Park Sports Physical Therapy – Brooklyn – Williamsburg ★★★★★ Ivy Rehab provides outstanding care, and I can’t speak highly enough of Molly, one of their highly accredited physical therapists. She is not only incredibly knowledgeable and skilled, but also genuinely kind, supportive, and positive. Every session with her is uplifting and effective—I leave feeling physically stronger and in a better mood. The atmosphere at Ivy Rehab is always welcoming, and Molly’s expertise truly sets the standard for excellent physical therapy.Response from the ownerThank you for taking the time to leave such thoughtful feedback, we’re grateful! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – Rhinebeck  ★★★★★ Ivy rehab has been so helpful in PT needs. Connie goes above and beyond to help me with my therapy exercises and stretches. She has helped me in just two weeks of PT therapy. The staff is friendly and helpful. I highly recommend Ivy rehab to anyone with PT needs.Response from the ownerThank you for taking the time to share this review, it means so much! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Princeton ★★★★★ My experience at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy (601 Righters Ferry Rd.#1 Bala Cynwyd, PA) has been fantastic. Staff attention to details and my needs are professional and very friendly. I will recommend Ivy Rehab to my family and friends. Great experience! Ed B.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, Bala Cynwyd ★★★★★ Cori, Emily, Taylor, Alysia, Stacy, and Patrick are ALL awesome Physical Therapists!! I feel much better and I learned different techniques to use at home! BIG THANKS 💚Response from the ownerThank you for your kind words; we appreciate your feedback! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Chesapeake – South Norfolk ★★★★★ Staff is friendly and always timely. I’ve mainly worked with Dr. Joe. He and the staff are very knowledgeable. I leave understanding the issue and plan. One of the best PT spots in the area!Response from the ownerIt’s great to hear this feedback! Thank you for taking the time to share your review! – The team at Synergy Rehab and Wellness, Staunton ★★★★★ I can’t say enough good things about the amazing team I work with at Ivy Rehab (Skyla, Brian, and the incredible aids: Brian, Mikayla, and Avery)! After dealing with chronic back and neck pain for over five years and seeing more than 10 specialists, including three different physical therapists, I can confidently say this team has been a total game-changer. They’re not only incredibly skilled but also genuinely care about their patients. Their positive energy, kindness, and professionalism make every session a delightful and uplifting experience. I actually look forward to my appointments because they make the entire process so enjoyable. In just three months, I’ve made more progress here than I did at any other facility. They are true miracle workers, and I couldn’t be more grateful for their expertise and support!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, Hoboken ★★★★★ Aaron, Josh, and the rest of the staff–John, Chris, Michelle, Alexa, Ebony–have all been pleasant and genuinely concerned with my rehab status and well-being. I felt very comfortable talking with them and voicing any questions or concerns regarding my progress. They guided me through stretching and exercises that alleviated my condition and strengthened me. They were professional as well as personal. I felt very comfortable and well cared for, and enjoyed my time. I would highly recommend Excel!Response from the ownerThank you for the great review, we really appreciate it! – The team at Excel Physical Therapy, Westfield ★★★★★ I recently finished a successful course of physical therapy for my shoulder with Victoria. She’s very professional and discharged me with a good program of therapy to do at home to keep building strength. I found all the staff to be very capable and pleasant. Had some billing issues with the back office that were frustrating for a few weeks, but then resolved. My husband used Ivy Rehab a few years ago for rehab after Achilles tendon surgery and likewise had a great result. Highly recommend.Response from the ownerThank you for the great review, we really appreciate it! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – Briarcliff Manor js_loader
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