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 recent experience at Excel Physical therapy in Westfield was excellent! The personal attention I received made all the difference in my recovery from a trapped nerve /neck issue . My Physical Therapist, Aaron, was outstanding and his commitment and dedication to successful outcomes for his patients was very evident as he helped me to not lose hope for improvement . He has an amazing knowledge of the human anatomy and he often explained how the muscles and nerves work together and provided me with so many “tools” that I could use at home and at work to aid my recovery and prevent further injury. In addition, Aaron’s upbeat energy and sense of humor made coming to therapy something I looked forward to and will miss now that I have recovered! Special shout out to Josh who led me through my exercises with patience and kindness . The entire staff that I worked with, ( Christian, Leah, and Ebony) were very friendly and professional. I highly recommend the team at Excel in Westfield!Response from the ownerThank you for the great review, we really appreciate it! – The team at Excel Physical Therapy, Westfield ★★★★★ Hands down the best Physical Therapy that I have had. After my knee replacement I have made tremendous progress. Brian demands full effort on my part but the results have been so worth it. The whole staff is knowledgeable, friendly and caring.Response from the ownerWe’re thrilled you had such a positive experience, thank you! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – Indian Trail ★★★★★ A pleasant environment. The therapist are dedicated and work hard to help you achieve your goals and that of the doctors. I must say that I am much better than when I started. L CustisResponse from the ownerThank you so much for your positive feedback, it means the world to us! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – Willingboro ★★★★★ 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! ★★★★★ Leslie Bell is a gem! Attentive, thorough and kind, I enjoyed every session and made great progress on my wrist post-surgery. I was actually bummed when I finished PT because I enjoyed the clinic so much. Zach at the front desk is awesome too.Best PT team I’ve had and although I hope to never need PT again, if I do, I know where I’m going.(I went to the Ivy-Clinton Hill location at 25 Flatbush Ave)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 – Brooklyn – Fort Greene ★★★★★ Excellent office staff especially Michelle and highly skilled PT’s especially, Paige. My quality of life has improved greatly since going to Ivy Rehab, North Arlington.Response from the ownerWe value your feedback, thank you for your kind words! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – North Arlington ★★★★★ I’m so incredibly thankful for Nikki and being able to apply for the UHCF grant. Without the grant, it would probably be impossible to provide my son with regular speech therapy, which he needs. Nikki has been very responsive, helpful, and supportive in helping me through all the ins and outs of the grant. My family and I are so grateful for ABC and all the ways that they have supported my son with special needs!Response from the ownerWe are so happy to help! Thank you for the kind words and trusting us in the care of your child! ★★★★★ I love Ivy. They truly care about your progress. Everyone I’ve worked with thus far has been kind, knowledgeable, and personable. I would definitely recommend this place for PT.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, Kokomo ★★★★★ Been struggling with shoulder pain for a month. In one visit Tyson made my shoulder feel significantly better, very impressed! I plan on going back for sure.Response from the ownerThank you for your kind words, we appreciate your feedback! – The team at Ivy Rehab PT, Kokomo ★★★★★ IvyRehab is a wonderful facility. Its welcoming family environment encourages a personal experience with genuine professionalism and caring.All the staff is helpful, friendly and considerate.My therapist, Kirsten, is motivating, knowledgeable and always concerned.As a healthcare professional, it’s reassuring to know I can refer my patients here for a superlative and productive experience.Dr. GottesmanResponse from the ownerThank you for taking the time to share this review, it means so much! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Island Park ★★★★★ I felt welcomed as soon as I arrived, Warm friendly place, looking forward to more visits nice and ckean,lots of space too,Staff is Wonderful to work with too!!Enjoy working with Leslie !!Response from the ownerThank you so much for sharing your thoughts, we appreciate you! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – Brooklyn – Fort Greene ★★★★★ Finished my therapy last week, when I started I could hardly lift my arm. Sleep was almost unbearable, the team at ivy got my life back. Everyone was friendly and always happy to see you. Very professional and made your whole experience enjoyable.would highly recommend them to everyone.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, Kokomo ★★★★★ 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 ★★★★★ I’ve been procrastinating giving this review, not because I was unhappy about anything but because it’s one of my many character flaws. Actually it was a great experience working with Dylan and his staff! It was life-changing! I was hospitalized for over a week earlier in 2025, and was signed up for physical therapy to regain my strength and balance. With Dylan’s help and encouragement, I’ve totally changed for the better. In fact, I’m in the best shape now than I’ve been in for the last 10 years. I stayed with Dylan as long as I could, and re-signed up as many times as Medicare would allow. Anyway, I very much recommend anyone to do their physical therapy at the IvyRehab in Farmville. You won’t be sorry!Response from the ownerThank you for sharing this with us! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – Farmville ★★★★★ Dan and Julian are the best. They are helping me with some serious vertigo issues. They always listen to my concerns and thoughtfully address them. They explain the exercises, many times more than once! I always leave feeling hopeful. An amazing, patient and knowledgeable team.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 – Blue Bell – South ★★★★★ The staff at Maximum Performance is absolutely professional and friendly, and the facility is great. My post-surgery treatment was spot-on and helped me progress to the point I started engaging in workouts within weeks.Response from the ownerHi Ignace! That you for your kind words about both our staff and facility. We are happy to hear that you are achieving your post-op goals…Go Giants! ★★★★★ I’ve had a wonderful experience at Ivy Indian Trail! I never thought I was going to get better after my injury, but I’m feeling so much better and stronger! Thank you Dr. Brian and staff for everything!!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 – Indian Trail ★★★★★ Steve Segal was a 1st class therapist. He was extremely professional, courteous and knowledgeable. His therapy plan was very helpful to my progress and pain control of my knee issues. His staff is very nice and accommodating. Ihighly recommend Therapeutics Unlimited of Englewood Cliffs. ★★★★★ Everyone at the facility is absolutely amazing. They’re sweet. They’re kind and they’re flexible with my schedule to be able to get my child in and they work very well with me since my baby has been going there when she started she didn’t know how to talk at all, she’s only been there a year and she talks up a storm now we’re still working on how she pronounce this things, but they have helped her come a long way. I’d recommend this facility to everyone and I went through a house, fire and lost things in. The whole facility was very kind. It was donating things to us. Them 100%Response from the ownerThank you for the great review, we really appreciate it! – The team at ABC Pediatric Therapy – West Chester Township ★★★★★ 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 wanted to share my experience to hopefully allow future customers to hear this before choosing the people that will care for them through recovery. I have worked with multiple team members at this location and during the last few weeks have been able to see a change in not only my physical self, but my mood in myself in general. Emily, Zach & Kyle so far have made every second of my recovery energetic and truthful. They pushed me when they seen the potential, yet let me relax when they seen the discomfort. When they knew I needed to go farther, they supported me through every step. I wasn’t anywhere near a painful recovery as others were. But even seeing their patience and kindness with clients who were in much harder positions than me made me trust them more. They care here, and that’s why I leave everytime with a smile.Response from the ownerThat’s wonderful to hear – thank you so much for sharing your feedback with us! – The team at Ivy Rehab, Comstock Park! js_loader
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