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 ★★★★★ Mary Brian is so generous with her knowledge and time. Yes, she absolutely helped me address my hip/lower back pain, but even if I came in with a random shoulder complaint, she would give me some exercises, tips, and education about that area as well. The attention she pays to the form of exercises means the exercises you do are actually working what they’re supposed to work and you actually start to feel better. I’ll go to her for everything! ★★★★★ Denise is very compassionate, knowledgeable and friendly. She cared about my progress and was attentive to me when I was doing the exercises, checking for correct form and posture. I had a great experience with her and her staff. I highly recommend them!!Response from the ownerThank you so much for sharing your thoughts, we appreciate you! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Grand Blanc ★★★★★ I absolutely love this Ivy Rehab location! I have two kids who attend OT and Speech here and they are amazing! I would highly recommend this location! The therapist are great at their jobs! Very patient and kind! And the receptionist are awesome with scheduling! Nothing but great experiences for us!!!Response from the ownerWe’re so thankful for your kind words and positive review! – The team at Ivy Rehab for Kids – Bensalem ★★★★★ I have been having a truly liberating experience. I can do movements I haven’t been able to do in years.My Therapist, Cosimo has been so clinically and mentally effective at getting me back on the road I should be on with my overall physical and mental health.I nicknamed him “The Comeback King”. He manages to get his clients back to where they need to be.All of the Staff at Hackensack is attentive and knowledgeable in their craft.A Great place to come Heal, rejuvenate and keep motivated on getting better.Excel Hackensack ROCKS!!!Response from the ownerThank you so much for your positive feedback, it means the world to us! – The team at Excel Physical Therapy, Hackensack ★★★★★ The best Health and Physical rehabilitation center that I have seen from coast to coast in the United States. As I have lived in America from the West Coast to the East Coast, and I can say that this facility is top notch and the level of care provided is of the highest quality and caliber. My therapist Becca is amazing and such a warm and lovely person in addition to her being of the finest quality professionals with experience dealing with hand, arm, nerve damage. To the front desk staff of: Abbey, Kyle and Jessica who are such a delight and so kind and helpful – to the support staff (like Jenna who is great, and it was her first week at the clinic after graduating) who assist the therapists. The level of professionalism and degreed experience of the whole team at Synergy is exemplary and they provide superior care to all their patients. I am sooooo very grateful to have been referred to them by doctor. Love them all : )Response from the ownerWe value your feedback, thank you for your kind words! – The team at Synergy Rehab and Wellness, Staunton ★★★★★ Very caring and professional staff. They take the time and listen to your concerns and struggles and work hard to find solutions to your therapy needs. Highly recommend.Response from the ownerThank you for taking the time to share this review, it means so much! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Kokomo ★★★★★ My daughter has been working with her speech therapist, Stephanie, for the past two years. She loves seeing Miss. Stephanie throughout the week. When she started her therapy she could only say four words, now she has a large vocabulary and has been improving her articulation and intelligibility with her speech. She’s made so much improvement and loves Miss. Stephanie.Response from the ownerThank you so much for your positive feedback, it means the world to us! – The team at Ivy Rehab for Kids, Brighton! ★★★★★ I can’t recommend this place enough, if I could rate higher than 5 stars I would. The team here at excel is truly amazing and they “excel” in what they do! I had the pleasure of working with Nick R as my therapist and he went above and beyond. I didn’t know if my ankle would ever be the same after my surgery last year but Nick helped me thru it, from when I was on crutches to fully sprinting again. Everyone at excel is there to help you and achieve things you didn’t think possible, thank you so much excel therapy!!!Response from the ownerHearing this feedback means so much to us – thank you for sharing! – The team at Excel Physical Therapy – Cresskill ★★★★★ My experience at Ivy with Dan and team has been excellent thus far. I started going to pre-hab for knee surgery and they got me stronger in a short amount of time. I was then able to have surgery over the summer, which was ideal for my life obligations. I’m now in more frequent rehab and my sessions, though challenging, are a pleasure. The facility is clean and welcoming, I receive the amount of attention I require, and there is a lot of encouragement and positivity. I’m 2 weeks and change out from surgery and I’ve already made significant progress thanks to Dan and team. Every employee at this location is extremely warm and helpful and I’m very grateful to be in such good handsResponse from the ownerThank you for your kind words; we appreciate your feedback! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Blue Bell – South ★★★★★ I can’t say enough good things about the amazing team I work with at Ivy Rehab (Skyla, Brian, and the incredible aids: Brian, Mikayla, and Avery)! After dealing with chronic back and neck pain for over five years and seeing more than 10 specialists, including three different physical therapists, I can confidently say this team has been a total game-changer. They’re not only incredibly skilled but also genuinely care about their patients. Their positive energy, kindness, and professionalism make every session a delightful and uplifting experience. I actually look forward to my appointments because they make the entire process so enjoyable. In just three months, I’ve made more progress here than I did at any other facility. They are true miracle workers, and I couldn’t be more grateful for their expertise and support!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 ★★★★★ 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 ★★★★★ I went here to recover from surgery to my shoulders. What a great help! Manny J, who worked with me was very knowledgeable and helpful. It was reassuring to work with someone as skilled and experienced as him. Thanks!Response from the ownerWe value your feedback, thank you for your kind words! – The team at Excel Physical Therapy, Cresskill ★★★★★ Had a great experience w AK and his team. They are so attentive and caring. They make you feel part of the work family, <3. The moment you walk in they greet you, ask you trivia questions or tells you a riddle just to get your mind going for the day. Very clean and well maintain. If I would need to continue therapy w no hesitation I would choice Ivy rehab in Naperville. Big S/O to AK, Niso & Chandre for making it a great experience <3Response 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 have been working with Ross Baver on improving my balance. Ross did a careful assessment of my problem and over 8 sessions gave me a variety of exercises, constantly adding new and more challenging ones. As a result, I have become more aware of my surroundings and how to monitor my movements. Ivy Rehab is a terrific organization with highly qualified and personable staff.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, Philadelphia – Center City ★★★★★ Ivy Rehab is a blessing to our family. My son has worked with several of their wonderful occupational therapists, and the care has been life changing for him. The improvement in his articulation has made leaps and bounds, since he has started. The staff has been amazingly helpful with paperwork. Highly recommend this practice.Response from the ownerThat’s wonderful to hear – thank you so much for sharing your feedback with us! – The team at Ivy Rehab for Kids, Virginia Beach – General Booth ★★★★★ The remarkable things that these guys have done for me it’s not just a physical thing, but they’ve also helped me mentally in my recovery. Hands-down got to be the best.Response from the ownerThank you for taking the time to share this review, it means so much! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Willingboro ★★★★★ My first visit was for an evaluation of a rotator cuff tear with Gregory Ferrer. He was an amazing young man with much knowledge & compassion. He was very detail-oriented & thorough in explaining my issue. He is an asset to Excel!Response from the ownerThank you for taking the time to share this review, it means so much! – The team at Excel Physical Therapy – Hackensack – University Plaza ★★★★★ So glad my Dr recommended PTSIRIn Orland Park. The entire staff was great. They really helped me recover from rotator cuff surgery. Jon, Natalya & Linda were all so wonderful. I highly recommend them for PT.Response from the ownerThank you for the great review, we really appreciate it! – The team at PTSIR, Orland Park ★★★★★ 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 ★★★★★ Love, love, love! I’ve never had a bad experience. Coming here for about 2 years now and 2 of my kids go. We come 5 times a week total, so we are here a lot. Everyone is ALWAYS friendly and helpful. I honestly couldn’t recommend them more and I’ve never been so sure of giving 5 stars. From the front desk to every therapist and everyone behind the scenes, thank, thank you, so much!Response from the ownerThank you so much for you kind words Liz!! We love helping your family! ★★★★★ 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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