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 ★★★★★ Dr. Michael Haas knows what he’s doing! He listened and developed my plan of care around my needs. I am a nurse, it’s been very hard on my back and neck. He listens, makes you laugh, and then goes to work. I’ve seen several physical therapists over the years and you cannot beat his personality, strength, and knowledge. If you are injured or hurting, go see him. He’ll help you in anyway that he can.Response from the ownerThank you for taking the time to share this review, it means so much! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Indian Trail ★★★★★ This is one of the best experiences I have ever had at a medical facility. They are very good at selecting a therapy plan to help your condition I have made progress and this is only my second week.Response from the ownerWe value your feedback, thank you for your kind words! – The team at PTW, North Wales ★★★★★ Excel Physical Therapy is the best! When I first called to make an appointment as a new patient, I was in constant pain and super discouraged, but they were able to get me in the same day for an evaluation which was amazing. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming. Now that I’ve been going to Excel 3x a week for a little over a month, I couldn’t be happier. Alissa and Jessica have worked wonders on my shoulder and neck, and my pain has decreased tremendously. I’m so thankful for the entire KOP Excel team! 🙂 ★★★★★ 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. ★★★★★ AK and Yaya are the best! They understand my pain issues and take the time to explain what is happening and what I can do daily to keep my legs working! And best of all they helped accommodate my crazy schedule so I can get my sessions in.Response from the ownerThank you for the great review, we really appreciate it! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Naperville ★★★★★ Great team, super helpful routine. I was able to resolve my TMJ issues completely! So impressed and grateful. Ross, Christian and Tracy are awesome!!!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 ★★★★★ I was extremely pleased with the progress made in reducing my joint pain! Every one was pleasant, caring and professional. A special “Thank you!” to Kristin and Josh for all of your help!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, Kokomo! ★★★★★ When the doctor said PT I groaned since I hated the PT I had in the past. Then I walked into Ivy Rehab and met Matt Fleming. He is so caring and kind as well as a great therapist. I looked forward to each appointment. I would recommend Ivy Rehab in Monroe to everyone.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, Monroe ★★★★★ 10/10 recommend! I was referred to Katherine, a pelvic floor physical therapist and she helped resolve my bladder issues. Would definitely recommend her to any women in the Virginia Beach/Norfolk area experiencing pelvic issues.Response from the ownerThank you for taking the time to share this review, it means so much! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Norfolk – Granby ★★★★★ I recently “graduated” from PT at Excel for the second time and I will always come back to this clinic when I have PT needs. I used to see a chiropractor on a monthly basis with no end in sight to it, but stopped going for adjustments after I saw what PT and actual strength training could really do. The first time I went to Excel in 2019, I had just made a pretty big lifestyle change going from a commuter life in the suburbs to a pedestrian life in the city and my hips/knees gave me trouble with the transition. Tracy helped get me back on track with just a couple visits a week. Now, I needed to go back again because my hip issues resurfaced after a month or so of being extremely sedentary thanks to a rough first trimester of my pregnancy. Megan was very helpful getting me back into shape and also giving me a pelvic floor exercise and some tips to help me as I get through the rest of my pregnancy. The app you can download to get your assigned “homework” exercises is intuitive to use and I like that it has videos so I can make sure I’m doing something right. Every PT I’ve had is always super kind and personable, very patient and encouraging. Even when my dedicated PT was on vacation (they’re allowed to do that!) and I had to meet with someone else for the week, I never felt like the quality of my care was different or lacking. This is a great place to go to get you back to wherever you feel you need to be with your body!Response from the ownerThank you for your kind words, we appreciate your feedback! – The team at Excel Physical Therapy, Philadelphia! ★★★★★ I cannot express how grateful I am for Jonathan and team at Excel Therapy. My initial visit with Jonathan I had no mobility in my shoulder. Because of his care and treatment, my progress has been incredible. I recommend 100%.Response from the ownerHearing this feedback means so much to us – thank you for sharing! – The team at Excel Physical Therapy – Westfield – East Broad St ★★★★★ Outstanding Physical Therapy Experience for Lower Back TreatmentI recently completed about 10 sessions at Ivy Rehab in Naperville, and I couldn’t be more pleased with the results. From the moment I walked in, I was impressed by the professionalism and friendliness of the staff.My treatment involved working with three exceptional therapists: Maria, Karissa, and Shika. Each brought their unique expertise and dedication to my recovery, making every session highly effective and personalized. They took the time to understand my specific issues and tailored their approaches accordingly. They all had a great sense of humor and were a lot of fun to work with.A highlight of my treatment was experiencing dry needling for the first time. I was initially apprehensive, but Maria’s expertise and gentle approach made it a surprisingly pleasant and hugely successful part of my therapy. The relief I felt after just a few sessions was incredible. I was up and walking within hours.Overall, the team at Ivy Rehab provided top-notch care that significantly improved my lower back condition. Their combined knowledge, skill, and compassionate care made all the difference. I highly recommend this office to anyone in need of physical therapy and not just lower back.Thank you, Maria, Karissa, Shika, Hamza and Melissa, for your outstanding service!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, Naperville ★★★★★ Megan has been great with my son and is helping him so much! The whole staff at the Canton location have all been great and very understanding if we needed a change.Response from the ownerThank you for taking the time to share this review, it means so much! – The team at Ivy Rehab for Kids, Canton ★★★★★ The park sports team / environment is great!! I worked with Megan for a while on my lower back and learned so much about my body and made improvements on my back pain. She’s awesome!!Response from the ownerWe value your feedback, thank you for your kind words! – The team at Park Sports Physical Therapy – Brooklyn – Williamsburg ★★★★★ Wonderful team! They helped me heal from rotator cuff recovery and restored my strength and range of motion with effective therapies at a pace I could manage. Highly recommend!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, Norfolk ★★★★★ All the therapist I have had 0vervthe last 2 years were wonderful. Today I had a new evaluation by Sam and he did a great job. It is good to know no matter who is working with me is a professional who knows what they are doingResponse from the ownerThank you so much for sharing your thoughts, we appreciate you! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – North Wales – Montgomeryville ★★★★★ Ivy Rehab Blue Bells provides such a positive and inviting environment. They always have music playing and a topic of the day to get the whole clinic talking. Recovery wise, I worked most closely with Steve. He made my long recovery feel so much faster. He genuinely cared about me and my progress and pushed me every session to get better. Steve always threw new exercises at me to keep my long recovery interesting. He challenged me to do more and to push myself, because of this I gained strength back much faster than I anticipated and was even cleared back to sports 3 months early! Although Steve was my main PT I also worked with Matt and Dan, they also brought the same positive encouragement and energy to each session and made my recovery possible!Response from the ownerThank you so much for sharing your thoughts, we appreciate you! – The team at The Physical Therapy & Wellness Institute, Blue Bell! ★★★★★ 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 ★★★★★ These physical therapists are the best I’ve ever encountered! They are not only clinically excellent but also genuinely caring on a personal level. It’s a fun and supportive group of therapists. Yehia and AK have truly made a difference in my healing. I am grateful I found them.Response from the ownerThank you for taking the time to share this review, it means so much! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Naperville ★★★★★ 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 ★★★★★ This was the best experience I’ve ever had. The staff is so knowledgeable and very nice made me feel right at home. I couldn’t have asked for a better rehab place. I Will highly recommend Ivy Rehab. Hats off to all that are employed there. You guys are fantastic!!!JenResponse 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 js_loader
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