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 ★★★★★ Joe and the entire staff was fantastic. Got my lower back into a better position with less pain than it was when I started. Showed me some really good exercises I continue to do everyday to keep improving.Response from the ownerThank you for your kind words; we appreciate your feedback! – The team at Excel Physical Therapy, West Deptford ★★★★★ The team at Ivy Rehab is amazing. I tore my ACL and worked with Ivy (primarily Kevin) for nearly a year on my knee. Despite rehab generally being a difficult and at times frustrating process, Kevin really made things enjoyable. I looked forward to attending my sessions and the good conversations we had. Kevin and his team made me feel comfortable the whole time. And, Kevin and his team were very adept at working to adjust my rehab as time went on to try to address the issues I was facing and work through them. I highly recommend Ivy Rehab to anyone in need of their services! ★★★★★ Caroline is the best! I came in with a recurring shoulder problem. She quickly (and correctly) assessed the situation and gave me a set of exercises to fix the injury. After a few short weeks, my shoulder was like new! I won’t hesitate to come back here again if I have to.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, Hoboken – Midtown ★★★★★ John was great explained everything and rest of staff are very friendly and helpful. Exercises are helping me with movement in shoulder. Would highly recommend Ivy.Response from the ownerHearing this feedback means so much to us – thank you for sharing! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – Island Park ★★★★★ I worked mostly with Hannah Sinks. She is very professional in a kind and easy-going way. The other staff members are equally courteous and professional. And the other staff members seemed to work well together. This creates a very appealing atmosphere. If I were to return, I would definitely seek Hanna, but would be very happy with any of the other therapists.Response from the ownerYour kind review made our day, thank you so much! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – Philadelphia – Center City ★★★★★ Staff is very polite and professional. From the front desk to the therapist were very helpful and informative. Definitely would recommend Ivy Rehab in Rhinebeck.Response from the ownerThank you for the great review, we really appreciate it! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – Rhinebeck ★★★★★ Miss Katie is amazing , she is the first person to actually seem to connect with my practically non-verbal 2.5 year old ! She definitely changed my whole outlook on speech therapy!Response from the ownerThank you so much for sharing your thoughts, we appreciate you! – The team at ABC Pediatric Therapy, West Chester Township! ★★★★★ The team of professionals working at the Progress Physical Therapy at 800 N. Delaware Avenue in Philadelphia are real professsionals who not only take good care of their patients but also treat them with respect and dignity. They provide a fleet of transportation to pick their patients up at their home and bring them back in a respective and timely manner. Every minute spent in their office is used to fully concentrate on the best way to help their patients get better. With their modern equipments and well train staff I strongly recommend that anyone who need the service of a physical therapist to patronize them without hesitation.Response from the ownerThat’s wonderful to hear – thank you so much for sharing your feedback with us! – The team at Progress PT, Philadelphia ★★★★★ I love Ivy rehab for kids. Everyone is very sweet and accommodating. They are very patient which is really important to me since my toddler has emotional outbursts and can get aggressive. They are calm, great listeners, and overall just a great staff!Response from the ownerYour kind words brighten our day – thank you for sharing! – The team at Ivy Rehab for Kids – Newark ★★★★★ Ivy Rehab has been an absolute God send to our family. Our child has worked with several of their wonderful occupational therapists, and the care has been life changing for him. Melissa at the front desk has been amazingly helpful with scheduling and paperwork. Highly recommend this practice.Response from the ownerThank you for the great review, we really appreciate it! – The team at Ivy Rehab for Kids, Virginia Beach! ★★★★★ Ivy Rehab has fixed my back two years in a row and I go regularly to keep it that way. Great therapists. I have a location I could walk to but I started at the Naperville location and keep going there because of the care I receive.Response from the ownerWe’re so thankful for your kind words and positive review! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – Naperville ★★★★★ This is the place you want to go for Physical Therapy. Bright colors, clean environment, modern equipment, and a young staff of PTs that have passion for their work. Matt worked with my son, who was having trouble getting back to High School sports after an injury. It was important for us to find a place that had a strong focus on sports rehab, as well as PTs that can relate to the younger athlete. Matt quickly devised a program that pushed my son aggressively, but in a controlled and managed environment. Got him back to sports ahead of an aggressive timeline and better equipped to manage the long seasons ahead. Would recommend this shop any day. Thanks Matt and Steve.Response from the ownerIt’s great to hear this feedback! Thank you for taking the time to share your review! – The team at The Physical Therapy & Wellness Institute, Blue Bell! ★★★★★ Ivy Rehab was a fabulous experience for me. Wendy is an excellent Physical Therapist. She incentivizes and challenges you to keep going. She is always requesting feedback from her patients and adjusts exercises accordingly. I highly recommend the Blue Bell facility. There is a wonderful, upbeat atmosphere which is conductive for everyone to keep trying.M. E. HigginsResponse 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, Blue Bell – South ★★★★★ I can’t say enough about Ivy rehab. I came to them four months into back pain I was hospitalized for and left me barely functional. I tried another PT and it just wasn’t helpful; I couldn’t get in for regular appointments and I was still in the same amount of pain. The staff – from the front desk to every therapist and PA – were warm, kind, and supportive. Throughout they were clear, consistent and let me know what to expect. When I had a setback, they were there for me and treated me with so much understanding and thoughtful patience. Eventually I came out the other side and I’m pretty much back to my old self (except doing more core strengthening exercises on the regular!) I can’t thank them enough. If you are looking for a PT, look no further.Response from the ownerHearing this feedback means so much to us – thank you for sharing! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – Brooklyn – Fort Greene ★★★★★ Amazing service, they accommodate well to fit your schedule. Doctor Chris does a great job at helping me with the pain in my jaw, back, and hips. Amber is very professional and runs the service desk effortlessly allowing my appointments to go smoothly.Response from the ownerThank you for your kind words; we appreciate your feedback! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Caledonia ★★★★★ Staff are so kind and gentle with the children. The kids cannot wait to “go play”. All of the staff at the Western Hills office are pleasant and kind to the families and the children!Response from the ownerThank you for your kind words and trusting us with the care of your child! ★★★★★ My experience at Ivy Physical Therapy has been great! Both PT’s took the time to help explain my issue and helped me feel better short term and long term. They really care for their patients and are a pleasure to talk to during the appointment. 🙂 ★★★★★ I am very, very grateful to Becca and Lauren for the care and treatment they offered me as I recovered from a serious injury and surgery to my right hand. They thoughtfully planned my therapy and rendered it with care, patience and compassion. I owe much of my recovery to them. I appreciate the number of choices of clinic locations that Synergy offers; the ease of access is a great help. Thank you!!Jerry HResponse from the ownerThank you for the great review, we really appreciate it! – The team at Synergy Rehab and Wellness, Staunton ★★★★★ 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 ★★★★★ Had Physical Therapy for the 1st time ever & I was very pleased with every aspect. The Medical Assistant Amanda was so patient & kind & went above and beyond. My therapist, Olivia, was very thorough & very knowledgeable. She was engaging & very easy to talk to. The facility was clean & organized. I would 100% recommend this place.Response from the ownerThank you for the fantastic rating, we’re so grateful! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – Monroe ★★★★★ I recently had the pleasure of working with Anish & he is knowledgeable, professional, accommodating and he understood my needs. I highly recommend Anish. His expertise & commitment to help his patients achieve their goals is exceptional.Response from the ownerThank you for the great review, we really appreciate it! – The team at Ivy Rehab, Fishers js_loader
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