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 ★★★★★ This place is what a physical therapy center should be. Their goal is to treat the cause of your injury, not just the symptoms. Dr Posthumus provided first class treatment and he told me his goal was to fix me up and provide me the tools to prevent future injuries from occurring. I could not recommend this place enough.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, Caledonia ★★★★★ Aleece Passow is way beyond any other PT I have ever worked with. Her understanding of body mechanics is outstanding. Her observations of your body and why it isn’t working is exemplary. I had emergency back surgery which resulted in the fusion of my back from the S1 through T2. There were 5-years of misdiagnosing before the surgery. Aleece helped me understand what I needed to achieve to undo the 5 years of my body compensating for the issue and how to protect the rest of my back from future injury. I went from not understanding why I needed PT to a believer in the gift a great PT really is. Aleece changed the outlook of my future. And no….that isn’t an overstatement. Aleece is the gem in the medical field that combines a love of the work with an education, a deep sense of how a body works and hands on knowledge you didn’t know existed. And then she teaches you how to heal yourself! Combine her talents with a well supplied clinic with a very nice pool and you will feel better in no time. ★★★★★ Amazing facility with amazing staff. Nothing like taking your child to a place where they go out of their way to make your family feel at home and help your family grow. Thank you ABC!!Response from the ownerThank you so much for your positive feedback, it means the world to us! – The team at ABC Pediatric Therapy, West Chester Township ★★★★★ I never in my life had physical therapy before, until one day my right shoulder started bothered me. My Orthopedic doctor referred me for Physical Therapy. I searched for a location near to my home; called two or three. I found the best place any one can go; the reason being is that the person who answered the phone Christina, sound like an angel, sweet, smiley, pleasant. Immediately I booked my appointments for a couple of months. The doctors are the best anyone can find, sweet, smiley pleasant, caring, sympathetic, helpful. Dr Steven and Dr Alex, and an intern William, made me feel like family, taking care of me day after day. After a couple of months, no surgery was needed and I’m back to normal. I was getting used to see the patients and doctors. Once the treatment was completed, the following week I felt that something was missing not going any longer to IvyTherapy. I missed all of them.You couldn’t be in any other place better than IvyTherapy. The best of the best!!!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, Somerset ★★★★★ Great physical therapy service. The staff—especially Josh, Patrick, Christian, and Grace—are professional, friendly, and very helpful. Highly recommend.Response from the ownerYour kind words brighten our day – thank you for sharing! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – Norfolk – Granby ★★★★★ I’ve gone to IVY physical therapy for a few years now. I go in my back act up. I do the physical therapy because I do not want surgery and I do not want shots. And the physical therapy that they give me works. They gave me a list of exercises to do at home, which I do but sometimes life just gets in the way and I can’t do it and I need a jumpstart. So the doctor sends me to physical therapy to do it all over again. I have spinal stenosis in my lower back. They helped me so much they Understand when I explain things to them. And the people are just great they’re friendly. They’re courteous. They’re helpful.Response from the ownerWe’re thrilled you had such a positive experience, thank you! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – New Hyde Park ★★★★★ Judy, David , Casey and Libby are all fantastic therapist and I am indebted to them for helping me recover from rotator cuff surgery. While I hope I won’t need therapy again, if I do, I will definitely go to Ivy Rehab in Phoenixville. Jean at the front desk is also fantastic.Response from the ownerWe’re so thankful for your kind words and positive review! – The team at Excel Physical Therapy – Westfield – East Broad St ★★★★★ 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 ★★★★★ Nice relaxed friendly atmosphere. Came for OT with Leslie, who is great, for my finger therapy. She’s so patient and understanding, and was helping me out with my painful shoulder issues before I officially started getting PT for my frozen shoulder. Matt has been getting me through PT, so calm and patient, putting up with my moans and groans as he works my shoulder, just so I can actually lift it above my head!Thank you guys for what you do!There’s an Ivy Rehab in my neighborhood, but I lucked out coming here, really happy I found this place.Response from the ownerThank you for the fantastic rating, we’re so grateful! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – Brooklyn – Fort Greene ★★★★★ A short note to compliment Jon Moshenberg for his caring and his professional excellence. He is extremely knowledgeable and runs an organized, clean and comfortable practice and I highly recommend him and his staff.Response from the ownerThank you for taking the time to share this review, it means so much! – The team at Excel Physical Therapy, Hackensack ★★★★★ I was in a car accident and was injured, Aaron, Jonathon, Josh, Ebonie, And Emily were a pleasure to work with. Insurances, scheduling and working with PT’s in the appointments themselves were great. I was treated for a couple months, and I feel better than ever. They are truly a great rehabilitation facility and are amazing people.Response from the ownerWe value your feedback, thank you for your kind words! – The team at Excel Physical Therapy, Westfield ★★★★★ Wonderful PT’s, specifically at the Comstock Park location. They care about you and your recovery. They are great at multitasking, listening, and they like to get to know their patients. I feel confident leaving and continuing my exercise program at home. Brooklynn at the front desk is very personable, and you feel very welcomed as soon as you walk in the door.Response from the ownerYour kind words brighten our day – thank you for sharing! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – Comstock Park ★★★★★ Been going to this establishment for years! Staff is very professional and helpful. David Mills has been working with me for at least 5+ years. I have been suffering from severe chronic pain since 2005. He is a very thorough and knowledgeable physical therapist who also is awesome in the area of dry needling. Keep up the great work and I would highly recommend him if you need PT.Thanks,Tom M ★★★★★ This is such a great place to receive physical therapy! I’ve used other places before, but this time I was mainly looking for a place that was close to work for me. Being that Ivy was less than 1/2 mile away, I chose them. I am glad I did, as the people at this location are fantastic! My need for physical therapy stemmed from injuries due to a deer/vehicle accident – Ivy worked with my auto insurance and never asked me to pay up front & get reimbursed or for a back up payment method on file. When you step inside, you are greeted by Brooklyn, who always welcomes everyone by name with a smiling face & great attitude. The facility looks very professional and up to date. All three therapists, Emily, Kyle & Hayley are all fantastic and put their own personal touch & wisdom into their treatment. They also strive to engage patients in many ways… a question of the week, March-Madness brackets & mind bender puzzles over the machines to occupy your mind instead of focusing on the work-out. If you need physical therapy, I highly recommend checking out the Comstock Park Ivy Rehab facility! You will be impressed with the kindness & professionalism of the staff and the service you receive.Response from the ownerThank you for sharing this with us! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – Comstock Park ★★★★★ I am unfortunately not new to physical therapy and rehab as my condition is chronic but this does give me some insight into the different physical therapists in this field near Princeton NJ. I have been in therapy for years and without a doubt Ivy Rehab in Princeton is by far the best I have ever had. All of my previous therapists were very good in their field but none of them have had the positive futuristic vision that I get at Ivy Rehab in Princeton. There they are all so nice and uplifting but the best is the way Kristin, my therapist, is so VERY positive about my future possibilities of recovery (OK maybe just minor physical improvement) with hard work and dedication! Thank You Kristin!!!!To be clear what makes Ivy Rehab better is not just the high level of physical care, but the way Ivy Rehab is so special in the way they treat the individuals with personal care and attention above and beyond.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, Princeton ★★★★★ I had an excellent experience at Ivy Rehab on Granby Street. The staff was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. They all worked well together to make it a pleasant, accommodating atmosphere.Response from the ownerThank you for taking the time to leave such thoughtful feedback, we’re grateful! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – Norfolk – Granby  ★★★★★ I saw Brittany for pelvic floor PT today. Not only did she put me at ease, but she was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. I just wish I had known about her services 14 years ago. Highly recommend!Response from the ownerYour kind words brighten our day – thank you for sharing! – The team at Synergy Rehab and Wellness – Staunton ★★★★★ The exercise programs applied are perfectly in line with what is required for healing. I especially recommend Roosha, with her expertise, professionalism and care.Response from the ownerWe’re thrilled you had such a positive experience, thank you! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – Somerset ★★★★★ Life changing results in two weeks. After 12 weeks in a wheelchair and spending months with other physical therapists, my orthopedic surgeon referred me to Ivy. In two weeks they had me feeling better than I’ve felt in a year. The therapists are as skilled as they are kind, the atmosphere is results oriented but light. If you have pain, these folks can fix you.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 ★★★★★ From the ladies at the front desk to the Physical Therapists they do an amazing job at this location with your recovery back to normal! I would recommend this location to any and everyone.Response from the ownerThank you for taking the time to share this review, it means so much! – The team at Excel Physical Therapy – West Deptford – 1007 Mantua Pke ★★★★★ I have used Back in Action for 2 different issues now and have had a great experience each time. Juli at the front desk is always friendly and welcoming and David is very knowledgeable. He was able to get to the root of my back injury and develop a program that helped relieve the pain and spasms, strengthen my back and surrounding muscles and also help create muscle memory and body awareness to help protect my back from injury in the future. He was able to perform dry needling after I had a little set back and that was amazing! I have been able to get back to doing the activities I love and I am very grateful. I am a big proponent of physical therapy rather than just taking pain medicines, as movement is so important for good health.Response from the ownerThank you for your kind words; we appreciate your feedback! – The team at Back in Action Physical Therapy, Apex js_loader
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