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 ★★★★★ We’ve been attending the Miamisburg location for 3 years now and it’s been a wonderful experience all around. From the several speech therapists we’ve seen over the years, to the front desk receptionist, Johanna. Everyone is absolutely wonderful, skill-wise and knowledge. My girls get excited to go to speech, weekly!Response from the ownerThank you for the great review, we really appreciate it! – The team at ABC Pediatric Therapy, Miamisburg ★★★★★ I worked mostly with Hannah Sinks. She is very professional in a kind and easy-going way. The other staff members are equally courteous and professional. And the other staff members seemed to work well together. This creates a very appealing atmosphere. If I were to return, I would definitely seek Hanna, but would be very happy with any of the other therapists.Response from the ownerYour kind review made our day, thank you so much! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – Philadelphia – Center City ★★★★★ We ❤️ Ivy Rehab in Owosso!! I absolutely love the front desk employees. They’re always so nice and helpful. We tranferred from the Fenton location to Owosso. My favorite thing is having my 4yr old son (who was previously struggling w/ a speech delay) come home and tell me how much he loves Gabby (his therapist) and all the fun things they do together and work on. We appreciate you all SO much!!Response from the ownerHearing this feedback means so much to us, thank you for sharing! – The team at Ivy Rehab for Kids – Owosso ★★★★★ I started going to the Mahwah Excel PT location since June to rehab a broken bone in my hand and had an awesome experience with Bryan Del Rio. He is professional, highly trained, and competent. The entire staff is friendly, caring, and professional. I highly recommend the Excel Mahwah location.Response from the ownerThank you so much for your positive feedback, it means the world to us! – The team at Excel Physical Therapy, Westfield ★★★★★ The treatment I have received is effective. The therapists understand what therapy I need for recovery and for my occupation. I feel myself getting stronger with every session. ★★★★★ First therapy appointment with Bethany today and my child has non stopped talked about how much fun he had and that he wants to live there🤣 Very happy with the communication and care he is receiving.Response from the ownerWe value your feedback, thank you for your kind words! – The team at Ivy Rehab for Kids, Owosso ★★★★★ Nice open facility and space with great staff across the board. Matthew and the team helped me rehab through a full knee replacement. Highly recommend.Response from the ownerThank you for the fantastic rating, we’re so grateful! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – Brooklyn – Fort Greene ★★★★★ I have dealt successfully with Anvi Patel who developed a custom plan for my condition. Anvi was professional in all her appointments with me..very kind and caring. By the time my discharge came around, my recovery was significantly improved. I will complete my final day and continue to do the exercises as I have been taught to continue improvement. I would have no hesitation in recommending Anvi or Ivy Rehab to friends and familyResponse from the ownerThank you for taking the time to share this review, it means so much! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Philadelphia – Center City ★★★★★ I was very pleased with my PT services at Ivy.Josh and Patrick are excellent therapist. I would highly recommend this facility for physical therapy services.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 – Granby ★★★★★ I have been to many PT places and this one is by far the best! Everyone is extremely kind, fun, and knowledgeable! They are truly interested in helping you achieve your goals and feeling better.I had the privilege of spending lots of time with Tyler, Bri, and all of the other amazing members of the team! Most people are usually happy to leave PT however everyone was so great thar I actually miss it!Response from the ownerWe value your feedback, thank you for your kind words! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Conshohocken ★★★★★ Though I don’t have any other rehab experience to compare it to, my time at ivy rehab exceeded my expectationsIt is such a welcoming environment, with each staff member being kind and compassionate. To me, it felt like walking into a building of old friends ready to help guide and support me through the process with patience and understanding.As ironic as it sounds, I am going to be a bit sad when I no longer need them.Response from the ownerThank you so much for sharing your thoughts, we appreciate you! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Chesapeake – South Norfolk ★★★★★ I just started going to Maximum Performance for my knee. It’s a pleasant, friendly atmosphere with competent staff and therapists. Paige is very knowledgeable and I’m confident I’ll see good progress and results!Response from the ownerMaryann thank you for your kind words about our therapists and staff- we assure you that you are in great hands! Thank you for being confident in the care we provide! ★★★★★ Spent 4 months with this team, recovering from a very painful back injury. The whole team is extremely friendly, sensitive and well-educated. Many years of experience with each of the PTs and it shows. Feels like a family there.Unfortunately, I re-injured my back. But the silver-lining is that I get to do another stint with these guys. :-)I can’t recommend them enough!Response from the ownerThank you for taking the time to share this review, it means so much! – The team at Excel Physical Therapy, Cresskill ★★★★★ The team at Ivy is so caring and show so much love for all of the kids. They truly have so much compassion for all of the kids they work with and strive to make their sessions fun and play based! Nothing but great things to say!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 for Kids – ABA Therapy , Taylor ★★★★★ When you go to a physical therapist after shoulder surgery, you don’t anticipate that your PT will be the best part of your day! Jeff at Excel spends as much time with you as you need! He’s not limited to 5 minutes for insurance purposes. He and Kelly, the other PT, provide empathetic care coupled with intelligence and expertise! There is always a positive energy coming from all of the staff, from the receptionist to the assistants to the physical therapists themselves. It feels more like a family, providing all of the support I could ever need. I highly recommend Excel of Oakland, as they hit every mark of excellence!Response from the ownerThank you for sharing this with us! – The team at Excel Physical Therapy, Oakland ★★★★★ I chose Ivy Rehab in Island Park based on the recommendation of friends who have been there, and they have not disappointed. From the front desk to John and the other therapists to the young aides, all personnel and staff are unfailing friendly and caring and proficient in what they do. My lead therapist, Joe, has been tremendous in terms of his expertise and caring attitude. And the aides I have worked with the most, Amanda and Alexa, are a true pleasure to deal with. While I do not necessarily love all the stretching and manipulations they make me do (just kidding), I actually enjoy the conversations and comradery during my bi-weekly visits. In short, I would recommend Ivy Rehab Island Park to anyone in need of professional and supportive physical therapy.Response from the ownerWe’re thrilled you had such a positive experience, thank you! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – Island Park ★★★★★ My son went for the physical therapy for his knee injury. We had a wonderful experience with John as his main therapist. He is very knowledgeable, competent and kind. He kept me informed about my son’s progress all through his sessions and was always available to address any concerns we had. John, Aaron, Josh, Christian and Ebony are all very friendly and make a great team. My son always enjoyed his therapy sessions. Highly recommend!!Response from the ownerThank you so much for sharing your thoughts, we appreciate you! – The team at Excel Physical Therapy, Westfield ★★★★★ Amazing staff! Very friendly staff members and they are always ready to help. When you come in you can feel that they are focused on you and your recovery. 10/10Response from the ownerThank you for sharing this with us! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Chesapeake – South Norfolk ★★★★★ Great place, great people. The staff is knowledgeable and makes you feel comfortable. It says, “It’s all about the people” on the wall, and it’s clear they put this into practice. Go consistently, do what they prescribe, and you’ll start to feel better!Response from the ownerThank you for taking the time to share this review, it means so much! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Mount Olive ★★★★★ Kelly and Tim were both phenomenal in helping me recover from a shoulder issue. The entire staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and provide just the right amount of encouragement while still challenging you to get better. Very patient focused on your individual recovery, and always flexible to helping you in ways that are easy to understand, and willing to go the extra mile to get you better. Cannot recommend enough if you need PT services.Response from the ownerThank you for the great review, we really appreciate it! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – King of Prussia ★★★★★ Many thanks for the team and Ivy Physical Therapy for the great care and service they gave to me as a patient!Grace, Josh and Christian were always there to support, and Patrick Drudy delivered a care plan that resulted in continuous improvement for my shoulder tendonitis. Also, I have better awareness of how to modify my exercise and activity for continued improvement and to reduce injury going forward.I will recommend Ivy PT to others and thank you again for a great experience!Response from the ownerThank you for the 5-stars! It means so much. – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – Norfolk – Granby js_loader
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