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 ★★★★★ My experience with Synergy was great before my operation Hayley got rid of my plain in my back and leg. So I went back after my surgery and requested to go back to Hayley she did a great job getting my strength and my balance back with exercise program at Synergy and home exercise they gave me to do at home. I still have 6 months to finish healing to go yet. But for now I’m very pleased with there work. Now for the staff they all were very nice and helpful. Special thanks to Hayley and Kyle works at the front desk with appointments and insurance questions very helpful 👍Response from the ownerWe value your feedback, thank you for your kind words! – The team at Synergy Rehab and Wellness – Staunton ★★★★★ The staff at Back in action was able to help me get insurance authorization when others couldn’t or wouldn’t. They are welcoming and very professional.Response from the ownerThank you for your kind words, we appreciate your feedback! – The team at Back in Action PT, Apex ★★★★★ Aaron and the team at Excel Westfield helped me and my back issue from the first visit. They paid close attention to the details of my condition, and always provided answers to my questions, which helped me build confidence and understanding in the direction of my treatment. Aaron provided expert care along with attentive and guided exercises. I am so thankful for the team and for the results of their work and efforts.Response from the ownerThank you so much for your positive feedback, it means the world to us! – The team at Excel Physical Therapy, Westfield ★★★★★ I’ve been meaning to leave this review for awhile. This place is absolutely wonderful. The staff is so friendly front to back that I couldn’t recommend anyone else more for your needs. They helped our daughter heal with her broken leg even doing casting which helped calm her so much with the process and just worked with her every need. They are helping our son now with his OT needs and, much like his big sister did, he always looks forward to coming in. 100% recommend.Response from the ownerThank you so much for your positive feedback, it means the world to us! – The team at ABC Pediatric Therapy, Beavercreek ★★★★★ “Ivy Rehab for Kids is an amazing place with a caring and dedicated team! The therapists go above and beyond to create a welcoming and supportive environment for children, helping them grow and reach their full potential. Highly recommend for any family looking for compassionate and effective pediatric therapy!”Response from the ownerThat’s wonderful to hear – thank you so much for sharing your feedback with us! – The team at Ivy Rehab for Kids, Bensalem ★★★★★ Denise and Kurt are very professional. They help with every exercise. Encourage you to do a little more. I feel that I got alot of help. Enjoyed the atmosphere. I would recommend them to anyone that needs therapyResponse 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, Grand Blanc ★★★★★ Great staff. Always seen on time for our appointments. We have seen a few different therapists as our first left on maternity left. But we have had a great experience with all of them!Response from the ownerThank you, Brianna! We love what we do! ★★★★★ Excel Physical Therapy proves once again, how awesome their staff is! When my mother was in ICU, they were genuinely concerned and they were very understanding about what I was going through. I could tell that they cared above and beyond the physical therapy aspect of my sessions. Thank you Joe, Holly, Christine and Colleen! I appreciate each and every one of you!Response from the ownerWe value your feedback, thank you for your kind words! – The team at Excel Physical Therapy – West Deptford – 1007 Mantua Pke ★★★★★ I’ve gone to three PT places in Staunton. While they each had their merits (I’ve been lucky), Synergy is the only one where—after warm ups—patients have the undivided attention of physical therapists in 1-on-1 sessions in private rooms. Very effective!Response from the ownerThank you so much for your positive feedback, it means the world to us! – The team at Synergy Rehab and Wellness, Staunton ★★★★★ Best place ever for Physical Therapy. Dan is the best at what he does. Everyone is very helpful and friendly. Kelly is also great. They make Physical Therapy FUN!Response from the ownerThank you so much for sharing your thoughts, we appreciate you! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, King of Prussia ★★★★★ Caroline is wonderful!! She helped me to rehab a very very bad ankle sprain and ligament tears. I avoided surgery because of her excellent care and dedication. Megan is a great asset to the team and office. They both work so well together and help make the entire Ivy ReHab experience one I would thoroughly recommend to anyone.Response from the ownerThank you so much for sharing your thoughts, we appreciate you! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Cary ★★★★★ Emily is amazing! Super knowledgeable, down to earth, and really takes the time to listen and understand the issue at hand. She helped me work through my issue, and I felt a huge difference after just a few sessions. Everyone at Ivy Rehab Conshy was awesome.. such a friendly chill supportive environment. Cannot recommend them enough if you are looking for a fantastic PT experience in the area!Response from the ownerWe value your feedback, thank you for your kind words! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – Conshohocken ★★★★★ Ivy Rehab (and Meryl Goldstein specifically) saved me. She is focused, empathetic, pragmatic and deeply knowledgable. She quickly zeroed in my on problems, worked up a strategy and helped me execute a sensible, doable plan to get me back in shape. So far, Meryl has rehabilitated my shoulder, my wife’s foot and my sister’s knees. Hope I never need PT again, but if I do I know who to see.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, Philadelphia – Center City ★★★★★ 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 ★★★★★ Park Sports was amazing for getting back to running after injury. Megan kept things fun while professional and educated me on the intention of the exercises I was given, which was really helpful. I also appreciated the guidance from the PT assistants (Tyra, Emilia) that helped me through the recovery! Huge shout out to Emmanuel who was also incredibly patient and efficient with handling scheduling/billing questions.Response from the ownerThank you for the great review, we really appreciate it! – The team at Park Sports Physical Therapy, Brooklyn – Williamsburg ★★★★★ My experience with Ethan has been fantastic. He is knowledgeable, supportive, and really helped me improve. Been in pain for year ..Ethan helped me get rid of the pain and get stronger..Every session felt encouraging and effective—I’m grateful for his care! The facility is amazing and everyone is very nice . Thankyou Ethan for making big difference in my recovery 🙏Response from the ownerHearing this feedback means so much to us, thank you for sharing! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – Cary ★★★★★ My experience at Ivy Rehab in Chesapeake has been exceptional! They prepared me for my knee replacement surgery with a caring, professional, supportive staff. My surgery was yesterday, because my doctor said I was doing so well I was able to go home the same day. I owe this entirely to the Ivy Team. I’m looking forward to returning for my post op rehab. Thank you one and all.❤️Response from the ownerThank you so much for your positive feedback, it means the world to us! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – Chesapeake – South Norfolk ★★★★★ I have had all three PT very qualified therapists work with me over the last several months. They continue to push, reinforce, and challenge me to get better through their guidance. Haley has been my “regular” and I appreciate her knowledge, positivity, and willingness to help me heal.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 ★★★★★ 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 ★★★★★ Great initial visit. Grant was able to zero in on what is likely causing my issue, and presented a clear plan for the next step. Very knowledgeable and technical.Response from the ownerThank you for sharing this with us! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – Moorestown ★★★★★ Best PT I’ve ever had! I herniated a disc in my back about 2 months ago and was in so much pain I could barely move. I surfed for the first time since my injury today and had no pain whatsoever – in some ways my back feels even better than it did pre-injury. Can’t thank Kim and the staff enough!Response from the ownerThank you so much for your positive feedback, it means the world to us! – The team at Park Sports Physical Therapy, Brooklyn – Williamsburg js_loader
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