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 ★★★★★ 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! ★★★★★ this place is great! the atmosphere is uplifting and so is the staff. i have had the pleasure of working with all 3 of the PTs here and each one is knowledgeable, takes the time to listen to your concerns, and tailors an exercise regimen to your meet your specific needs instead of just throwing random things at you. so far im very happy with the progress ive made and i hope to continue that into the new year.Response from the ownerThank you for the great review, we really appreciate it! – The team at Ivy Rehab, Blue Bell! ★★★★★ The staff treats you like family. Appointments are flexible and available. Not to big and not too small a facility. Plenty of parking and convenient to get to. The facility is always clean and being cleaned. Steven is serious about getting you well and developed great rehab plans for your specific needs. I have a long term need for rehab and this is my go-to facility! ★★★★★ I highly recommend Maximum Performance Physical Therapy. I was so impressed with the care that I received from the minute I walked in the door. From the office to the physical therapy, everyone I encountered was knowledgeable, professional and, most importantly, a pleasure to deal with. If you are in need of a physical therapist, this is the place to go without a doubt.Response from the ownerMari- THank you for the very nice review!! We are happy that you had such a good experience here and we appreciate your recommendation. If you need anything in the future, please let us know! ★★★★★ Can’t say enough positive things about this place—especially about Kristen Munoz! Kristen helped me enormously in my recovery after a traumatic birth and difficult postpartum. She made me feel empowered and strong in my own body for the first time in a long time. Kristen and the entire team here are kind, professional, and patient—and I especially appreciated how flexible they were with appointment times. Would absolutely go here again in the future!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 – Midtown ★★★★★ Great space and great professionals. The whole team is amazing. Zach, Sophie, Matt – extremely kind and talented and experienced. Very grateful for their role in my rehab.Response from the ownerYour kind words brighten our day – thank you for sharing! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – Brooklyn – Fort Greene ★★★★★ I had a wonderful experience at Ivy Rehab – Fort Greene / Downtown BK location. I went to them over a period of several months for 2 different issues – back and IT band. Matt, Sophia, Damas and all the other PTs, staff, assistants/students were knowledgeable, kind, patient, good listeners, pushed me to my limits. I felt that they cared about me and were invested in my recovery. The facility is very clean, spacious and conveniently located. I highly recommend Ivy Rehab and this location specifically for any PT needs you might have.Response from the ownerYour kind words brighten our day – thank you for sharing! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – Brooklyn – Fort Greene ★★★★★ I am unfortunately not new to physical therapy and rehab as my condition is chronic but this does give me some insight into the different physical therapists in this field near Princeton NJ. I have been in therapy for years and without a doubt Ivy Rehab in Princeton is by far the best I have ever had. All of my previous therapists were very good in their field but none of them have had the positive futuristic vision that I get at Ivy Rehab in Princeton. There they are all so nice and uplifting but the best is the way Kristin, my therapist, is so VERY positive about my future possibilities of recovery (OK maybe just minor physical improvement) with hard work and dedication! Thank You Kristin!!!!To be clear what makes Ivy Rehab better is not just the high level of physical care, but the way Ivy Rehab is so special in the way they treat the individuals with personal care and attention above and beyond.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, Princeton ★★★★★ Staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. Helped me feel better and gave me an individual plan to keep getting better. I highly recommend Denise and Ivy!Response from the ownerThank you for your kind words; we appreciate your feedback! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Grand Blanc ★★★★★ I can’t recommend Ivy Rehab Excel Physical Therapy enough! My experience with Debbie was nothing short of transformative. After undergoing three femur fracture surgeries, I was apprehensive about my recovery, but Debbie’s expertise and dedication made all the difference.She not only guided me through the rehabilitation process with a tailored plan, but she also identified issues that my surgeon had overlooked, ensuring a comprehensive recovery. Debbie’s encouraging approach and deep knowledge of physical therapy empowered me to regain strength and mobility faster than I ever expected.The entire staff at Ivy Rehab is welcoming and supportive, creating a positive environment that made each visit enjoyable. If you’re looking for exceptional care and personalized attention, look no further than Ivy Rehab.Response from the ownerThank you for your kind words; we appreciate your feedback! – The team at Excel Physical Therapy, Englewood Cliffs ★★★★★ My son started physical therapy last week with Mallory and I am so happy with how things are going. She is very kind and i like the way she interacts with him. The front desk staff is always very welcoming and friendly. The offices are clean and equipment is always clean.Response from the ownerThank you for the great review, we really appreciate it! – The team at Ivy Rehab for Kids, Virginia Beach! ★★★★★ I love Ivy Rehab. My son started speech therapy here about 3 months ago and has already made progress. All office staff is friendly, knowledge, and helpful! My only complaint would be parking. It is very limited. ★★★★★ 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  ★★★★★ Wonderful. PT Jonathan Moshenberg along with his entire team, helped to get me moving after a revision hip replacement. 10 weeks of PT and I’m walking with ease. Very professional. I highly recommend these folks for your physical therapy needs.Response from the ownerYour kind review made our day – thank you so much! – The team at Excel Physical Therapy – Hackensack – University Plaza ★★★★★ Compassionate kind staff! They monitored my progress and adjusted exercises as needed. Danielle and Giancarlo in particular made P/T a veryPositive experience. I’ve been to Excel more times than I would prefer, but I always left in much better condition. Thank you!Response from the ownerWe value your feedback, thank you for your kind words! – The team at Excel Physical Therapy, Cresskill ★★★★★ Absolutely amazing staff! Friendly, knowledgeable and incredibly helpful. They don’t just walk you through the exercises/routines but help you to understand the why and how it can help the healing process. Glad I was given their name! ★★★★★ Far and above any PT I have ever used. Actually listen and craft your therapy based on your needs, goals, and how you are feeling. It isn’t just a mill of the same therapy plan for everyone. They actually pay attention and care. And the facility is top notch and clean. Far better than anything else in the area.Response from the ownerThank you so much for the amazing review. We are happy to hear that you have had such a good experience here. We truly do care about our patients and providing a program that is specific to their needs! ★★★★★ Jalina is the best PT we have come across in our 5.5 years of physical therapy for our daughter. She thinks outside of the “textbook” and sees my daughter for who she is and what she needs verses our past PTs who insist upon “what has always worked.” We are so grateful for finding her!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 for Kids, Virginia Beach – Princess Anne ★★★★★ I have been going to IVY Rehab for 3 months n I never had a bad moment the people r professional n friendly I will recommend anyone to go there that need the therapy u will get great results believe meResponse 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 – Farmville ★★★★★ Cat.\nHerine and the staff here at ivy rehab on granby street we’re very friendly and polite and helped me tremendously to recover from my injury. I would definitely feel comfortable going back to them if I have any problems in the future as well as recommending them to others.Response from the ownerThank you so much for your positive feedback, it means the world to us! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – Norfolk – Granby ★★★★★ I was in leg pain. My doctor sent me to Ivy Rehab. I now am free from pain, thanks to Brian Guardado’s skill, knowledge, and patience. Best wishes to Brian, his family, and staff and to all patients who will be helped by him.BillResponse from the ownerThank you for sharing this with us! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – Indian Trail js_loader
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