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 ★★★★★ Recovering from Cervical Surgery the Therapist there gives each patient personal attention to their needs. Kudos to Joe and his team for being Professional, Knowledgeable and caringHighly recommendResponse from the ownerYour kind review made our day – thank you so much! – The team at Excel Physical Therapy – West Deptford – 1007 Mantua Pke ★★★★★ I received excellent care! Jonathan is a highly skilled and experienced practitioner. The office is easy to work with to obtain outside records and make appointments.Response from the ownerThank you for taking the time to share this review, it means so much! – The team at Excel Physical Therapy – Westfield – East Broad St ★★★★★ I’m going to this place for the second time. A few years ago I had a partial tear in my shoulder (Rotator cuff). Nicole was my therapist and she was wonderful. I’m back again for knee issues and I have the pleasure of having Nicole again as my therapist. I highly recommend this place.Response from the ownerIt’s always wonderful to hear such kind feedback – we appreciate you! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – New Hyde Park  ★★★★★ I started my PT training with Joe. He started with healing my scar and the start of getting mobility back into my elbow and shoulder. Holly took over the training and every week pushed me to get back to 100% motion and lots of strength training. After a month my scar (including the hardware inside my elbow) didn’t even feel like it was there! Now after less than four months, Holly worked wonders to get me back to my normal activities again! The stretching and weight training was a success! I highly recommend Holly – she is amazing and really cares for her patients! I also want to say Kris and Colleen were very friendly and helpful during all my visits.Response from the ownerWe’re thrilled you had such a positive experience, thank you! – The team at Excel Physical Therapy – West Deptford – 1007 Mantua Pke ★★★★★ Great experience with Back in Action, Chris is an excellent therapist. You get one on one attention here which is very helpful to the healing process.Response from the ownerThank you for the great review, we really appreciate it! – The team at Back in Action Physical Therapy, Apex ★★★★★ 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 ★★★★★ The team at this Progressive PT location treated me with care and thorough knowledge of what I needed after knee replacement surgery. My primary therapist, Christine, is the best letting me push towards recovery. Peter checked my performance each day carefully and with good humor. Tha ks to everyone.Response from the ownerThank you for taking the time to share your experience, it means so much! – The team at Progress Physical Therapy, Philadelphia! ★★★★★ 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! ★★★★★ My experience here was amazing. It was a great environment to be in and everyone was friendly and helpful. My therapist Connie was super sweet, reassuring, and knowledgeable. All of my questions and concerns were answered. I injured my lower back and she helped me understand where and why my pain was happening. After a month of going here I feel stronger and confident to get back into the gym. Hopefully I will never need to come back, but if I do I’m definitely coming here!Response from the ownerIt’s always wonderful to hear such kind feedback , we appreciate you! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – Princeton ★★★★★ Everyone is great. Kelly helped me build up strength on my right side so when I had my left knee done I’d be able to handle the rehab. Walking is a good thing. Thank you so much.Response from the ownerThank you for sharing this with us! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, King of Prussia ★★★★★ Excellent PT group. Aaron and the office staff helped my daughter and I deal with our PT needs in a very individualized way. My daughter was dealing with a specialized foot issue and they were able to help her move forward and easily get through a vacation in which we averaged 20,000 steps a day. Office vibe is excellent and positive. Staff is wonderful from top to bottom. They also accept most insurance pans.Response from the ownerThank you for taking the time to share this review, it means so much! – The team at Excel Physical Therapy – Westfield – East Broad St ★★★★★ Ms. Megan and the entire team at Ivy Rehab for Kids are nothing short of exceptional. They are compassionate and patient and have been incredible to work with. It has been so fun to get to know everyone and see first hand how passionate they are about all of their kiddos and families! Very thankful for them and highly recommend!Response from the ownerThank you for sharing this with us! – The team at Ivy Rehab for Kids, Canton ★★★★★ I started going to the Mahwah Excel PT location since June to rehab a broken bone in my hand and had an awesome experience with Bryan Del Rio. He is professional, highly trained, and competent. The entire staff is friendly, caring, and professional. I highly recommend the Excel Mahwah location.Response from the ownerThank you so much for your positive feedback, it means the world to us! – The team at Excel Physical Therapy, Westfield ★★★★★ This was my 1st time there. Everyone at the front desk was professional and helpful. I encountered a couple of the therapists and everyone had great upbeat attitudes and smiling faces. Ms. Kia was AWESOME!!!!Response from the ownerThank you for the great review, we really appreciate it! – The team at Ivy Rehab for Kids – Norfolk – Granby ★★★★★ Friendly, kind, knowledgeable, and consummate professionals… treat all of the patients I have seen over the course of my visits with respect. As a health care provider, I genuinely trust each and every individual working here! Highly recommended!Response from the ownerIt’s great to hear this feedback! Thank you for taking the time to share your review! – The team at Excel Physical Therapy, Cresskill ★★★★★ I can’t say enough about this place . The staff is amazing my Occupation Therapist was so friendly and is wonderful at her job . Becka thank you for all your work in getting my hands better after surgery. I highly recommend Synergy for any needs involving OT or PT . They also helped me with my vertigo. You will not be sorry for chosing this place for your needs.Response from the ownerWe value your feedback, thank you for your kind words! – The team at Synergy Rehab and Wellness, Staunton ★★★★★ They are great people. Always willing to help you with alternatives to exercises, scheduling and treatments. Brian helped me understand what muscles and tendons are causing my problems. Crystal is so friendly and helpful with appointments and understanding of billing. I would highly recommend them to anyone suffering pain.Response from the ownerThank you so much for sharing your thoughts, we appreciate you! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – Indian Trail ★★★★★ I can’t say enough good things about Ivy Rehab! Ross expertly crafted a rehabilitation program that was customized to my specific needs and goals. Additionally, the team had flexible scheduling options and made each session fun!Response from the ownerThank you so much for your positive feedback, it means the world to us! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Philadelphia – Center City ★★★★★ I have been diagnosed with an impingement right shoulder and it really hurts so I was referred to Excel Physical Therapy and It’s been an owesome experience doing my theraphy in this facility with the help of PT Carrieri Cosimo, he’s really so good in this field so professional and making sure that your concern is being taking care off so highly recommendable if you want your injury to go back to normal!Response from the ownerHi Rolly, thanks so much for taking the time to leave us a review! We’re so happy to hear that Cosimo was able to help with your shoulder impingement (ouch!). Stay well! ★★★★★ This five star review is due to our Speech Therapist Irene. She took what was a very stressful situation and turned it into what felt like a more positive journey. Our son worked with her and has made so much progress. Very grateful to her!Response from the ownerThank you for the fantastic rating, we’re so grateful! – The team at Ivy Rehab for Kids – North Wales ★★★★★ I highly recommend Excel Physical Therapy. The physical therapists are kind and caring and take time to listen to your problem. The therapists, as well as the aides, care very much about your progress and work hard to help you reach your goals. It is a great place and I would definitely recommend if you are looking for quality health care!!Response from the ownerThank you, Debbie! We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. js_loader
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