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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Always courteous, professional, concerned, focused and encouraging me forward on my path to recovery. I highly recommend Excel to anyone in need of PT.Response from the ownerThank you so much for your positive feedback, it means the world to us! – The team at Excel Physical Therapy, Westfield ★★★★★ Aaron Ploshnick provided an excellent physical therapy program for me. He asked questions about any concerns I might have, my progress assessment, and fielded questions I had. Over the course of my program, he performed diagnostics and adjusted the program as I progressed to maximize my progress. Aaron is also cheerful and personable. I felt at ease, understood, and cared for by Aaron. I am grateful he was my physical therapist. Thank you Aaron!Response from the ownerWe value your feedback, thank you for your kind words! – The team at Excel Physical Therapy, Westfield ★★★★★ If you want to seriously get better come here. Joe and Holly, the physical therapists are phenomenal in assisting you with care for you to get better in a timely manner. They are patient. They are smart and they work with you. The equipment is always getting thoroughly cleaned. Chris and Colleen are also wonderful. Always there to answer questions. You never feel out of place when coming to this establishment. They make you want to come back. You can’t go wrong in coming here.Response from the ownerThank you so much for sharing your thoughts, we appreciate you! – The team at Excel Physical Therapy, West Deptford ★★★★★ Our daughter loves it here. Maria works so well with her! She is always so excited to walk in and see her and gets mad when she has to leave. She has been improving so much at home and we feel Maria is a big part of that.Response from the ownerThank you for sharing this with us! – The team at ABC Pediatric Therapy – Cincinnati – Red Bank Road ★★★★★ A convenient location at 131st and 37. 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I highly recommend Ivy Rehab to anyone seeking top-notch physical therapy!Response from the ownerYour kind words brighten our day – thank you for sharing! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – Naperville ★★★★★ My 6 year old son just graduated after a year of speech therapy! I had him evaluated because he just wasn’t making sounds correctly, to find out he basically didn’t know how to move his mouth to make different sounds. The love, care, and knowledge of the staff is amazing. The front desk staff is friendly and extremely helpful and the support staff truly have a gift for helping children!Response from the ownerYour kind words brighten our day – thank you for sharing! – The team at Ivy Rehab for Kids – North Wales ★★★★★ I love my Ivy team in Moorestown. They care, and they really listen to their patients. They developed a physical therapy campaign for me that increases strength, balance, and confidence. The staff is wonderfully kind and intelligent.Response from the ownerHearing this feedback means so much to us, thank you for sharing! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – Moorestown ★★★★★ I’ve been working with Caroline to fix a forearm issue, and also to bulletproof my forearms and shoulders against future issues. She also helped me resolve a chronic foot problem previously, so I could run again! Caroline is a great physical therapist!Response from the ownerThank you for your kind words; we appreciate your feedback! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Cary ★★★★★ The staff is truly welcoming and friendly. Out of all of the Physical Therapy offices I’ve been to, this is by far the nicest environment. They are very clean and sanitize all of their equipment. The take the time to stay up to date with holiday decorations that add to the atmosphere. I highly recommend if you’re looking for a peaceful, supportive recovery. 🙂Response from the ownerThank you so much for sharing your thoughts, we appreciate you! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Princeton ★★★★★ Everyone is super friendly. My son gets excited for his weekly visit with Occasional Therapist, Miss Cindy. She’s been great with him and helping me come up with things to help at home.Response from the ownerThank you for your kind words; we appreciate your feedback! – The team at ABC Pediatric Therapy, Beavercreek ★★★★★ If you need PT the place to go is Excel Physical Therapy. I had issues with my feet but learned so much more: awareness of how I was walking and the correct way to walk. I continue the exercises I was given once my PT was over. Excellent therapists, atmosphere is very positive.Response from the ownerThank you Catherine! We’re so grateful for you taking the time to share your experience with our Hackensack office. ★★★★★ I had been looking for a good occupational therapist in Brooklyn to recover after a traumatic car accident. I’m so thankful I met Leslie and highly recommend her!Response from the ownerWe’re so happy to hear this feedback – thank you for choosing us! The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – Brooklyn – Fort Greene ★★★★★ 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 ★★★★★ We have been coming to ABC for 4 years for my sons cerebral palsy and hemiparesis. 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