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 ★★★★★ Ivy Rehab Moorestown is the best.After total knee replacement,Brant and Andrew got me up and going in short order.Everyone there was friendly,knowledgeable,and intent on getting your best results.Would recomend Ivy to everyone.Response from the ownerThank you for the 5-stars! It means so much. – The team at Ivy Rehab PT, Moorestown ★★★★★ After a total hip replacement, I worked with Catherine for 12 sessions. She was great and the therapy was very helpful. The entire Excel team was excellent…and the place is very cleanResponse from the ownerThank you! ★★★★★ I’ve been coming to Excel for a few months now and have nothing but positive things to say about them. Such a great place and they work hard to make you feel comfortable. Joe and Holly work one on one with you to get the most out of your recovery. They listen to your concerns and build a program around your limitations and then help you to address them.Response from the ownerYour kind review made our day, thank you so much! – The team at Excel Physical Therapy – West Deptford – 1007 Mantua Pke ★★★★★ My son has been going here for speech and OT for 1.5 years. He also has ASD and ADHD, and they are so patient, encouraging, and fun. He loves coming here, and he’s made a lot of progress. They’re also great at communicating with parents before and after sessions.Response from the ownerThank you for taking the time to share your experience, it means so much! – The team at Ivy Rehab for Kids, Norfolk ★★★★★ Staff is friendly and always timely. I’ve mainly worked with Dr. Joe. He and the staff are very knowledgeable. I leave understanding the issue and plan. One of the best PT spots in the area!Response from the ownerIt’s great to hear this feedback! Thank you for taking the time to share your review! – The team at Synergy Rehab and Wellness, Staunton ★★★★★ Lauren was great. She answered all my questions, listened to my diagnosis regarding myinjury and provided detailed next steps in PT to get me better.Response from the ownerThank you for taking the time to share this review, it means so much! – The team at Excel Physical Therapy – Cresskill ★★★★★ Cori, Emily, Taylor, Alysia, Stacy, and Patrick are ALL awesome Physical Therapists!! I feel much better and I learned different techniques to use at home! BIG THANKS 💚Response from the ownerThank you for your kind words; we appreciate your feedback! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Chesapeake – South Norfolk ★★★★★ I recently had the pleasure of working with Anish & he is knowledgeable, professional, accommodating and he understood my needs. I highly recommend Anish. His expertise & commitment to help his patients achieve their goals is exceptional.Response from the ownerThank you for the great review, we really appreciate it! – The team at Ivy Rehab, Fishers ★★★★★ Ivy Rehab for kids in Bensalem is the best!!!!! IRFK has a wonderful staff. Every therapist is excellent! Each therapist has their own unique style and twist on how they work with your child but this is what makes them great. They all collaborate with one another and discuss ideas on how to improve for next visit. They always manage to keep the work fun for our children. IRFK is absolutely amazing. We love it here!!!Response from the ownerHI Cortney, thank you so much for the kind words! We love getting to work with all of our patients and families and are so glad Matthew looks forward to his sessions as much as we do! ★★★★★ We have been going to ABC Pediatric Therapy for 5 years for speech and my son loves it. He’s so excited to go twice a week. Miss kimberlin has seen him for 5 years he’s made wonderful progress. We now also go for OT there as well and he is making wonderful progress in that as well.Response from the ownerThank you for sharing this with us! – The team at ABC Pediatric Therapy – Beavercreek ★★★★★ The staff is friendly, diligent, compassionate, empathetic, and always happy to see me and my son. I could not possibly begin to explain how helpful they are in a world were that can be hard to find. They sanitize and tidy up before and after visits. They listen while concerns are expressed and give clear and easy to follow feedback. These folks care about kids selflessly and I am very grateful to have the opportunity to bring my son here for treatment. Ps give these hard working individuals a raise they deserve it!Response from the ownerHi Shannon, thank you so much for the kind words! We are so happy to hear of your experience with our Bensalem team! ★★★★★ Ivy rehab has been so helpful in PT needs. Connie goes above and beyond to help me with my therapy exercises and stretches. She has helped me in just two weeks of PT therapy. The staff is friendly and helpful. I highly recommend Ivy rehab to anyone with PT needs.Response from the ownerThank you for taking the time to share this review, it means so much! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Princeton ★★★★★ Aaron is an excellent therapist. My teenage son was very involved in the process, and Aaron’s professional, patient-oriented approach made a big difference. He provided practical advice and helpful tips on staying fit. Highly recommend!Response from the ownerThank you for taking the time to share this review, it means so much! – The team at Excel Physical Therapy, Westfield ★★★★★ ⸻I don’t usually write reviews, but I felt compelled to share my experience with Excel Physical Therapy in Cresskill. While it may be part of a larger chain, this location truly feels like a home. From the moment I began treatment, I was treated with care, respect, and compassion.I was lucky to work with Nick (Dr. Nick Daniels), the director and lead physical therapist. I came to him after a traumatic accident in which I shattered my heel, foot and ankle collapsed. I had just had an external fixator removed and couldn’t bear weight. It was a difficult and emotional time. Nick was calm, patient, and completely professional throughout. His expertise, steady guidance, and encouragement helped me relearn how to walk — something I honestly wasn’t sure would ever happen.Nick saw me through every step of a very long journey. His honest and positive approach built my trust from day one. He’s not only incredibly knowledgeable, but also compassionate — a rare and valuable combination in any healthcare provider. I’ve also seen him for neck issues, and he brings the same level of care and attention no matter the situation.The facility itself is always spotless and well run, and the front desk staff is welcoming and truly caring. I’ve also had the chance to work with Manny a few times — he is kind, upbeat, and always brings a smile to the room.Thank you to Nick Daniels and the entire team at Excel PT Cresskill. This is more than just a physical therapy clinic — it’s a place that treats patients as a whole. I am endlessly grateful.Response from the ownerThank you so much for sharing your thoughts, we appreciate you! – The team at Excel Physical Therapy – Cresskill ★★★★★ I gone to this place twice and got great results both times. I feel better than ever! Great staff and atmosphere. Highly recommend this facility and Dan was really great at getting my knee back to 100%.Response from the ownerThank you so much for your positive feedback, it means the world to us! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, King of Prussia ★★★★★ I can’t recommend the Excel team highly enough. They not only eliminated my pain but set me up for future success with the stretches and exercises I may need in the future. The team works together to make it an excellent – and even fun – experience for patients. Thank you all!Response from the ownerThank you so much for your positive feedback, it means the world to us! – The team at Excel Physical Therapy, Westfield ★★★★★ I’ve been taking my kids here for various therapy programs for a handful of months now and already the progress with my son for speech is incredible. They really enjoy the play space, so much so that my son usually has to be incentivized to leave lol The receptionist is extremely friendly and is great with the kids, and I can’t say enough about all of our wonderful therapists.Thanks for all the hard work you do you guys, the kiddos love seeing you, and you’re helping those of us without a professional therapist background to understand how to best help our kids. Your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed. 🙂Response from the ownerThank you April! We love helping the children in our communities! ★★★★★ Ethan at the Cary location is literally amazing! He has helped so much with my knee, and I am so thankful I was able to find someone so knowledgeable. Highly recommended!!!Response from the ownerThank you so much for sharing your thoughts, we appreciate you! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – Cary ★★★★★ I was suggested to have Physical Therapy sessions by the Orthopaedic surgeon as I was not recovering from my wrist injury developed during work out in the gym.I visited Ivyrehab Princeton and was scheduled with Connie Darrow.I must admit that Connie knows her job very well.After 2 months of the injury, I can now finally feel recovery, however after having PT sessions with her.I would recommend them highly to visit.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, Princeton ★★★★★ When I was referred to IvyTherapy I was physically broken. I was constantly in pain and had limited use of my right shoulder, right hip, and left shoulder. Aaron went to work on me providing individualized, patient centered care. Aaron takes the time to understand each patient and what they hope to accomplish from the physical therapy. Aaron works with patients to accomplish their goat. Aaron is very knowledgeable and understands the underlying causes of pains and limited mobility.Before I started physical therapy with Aaron I was sleeping in my recliner because it hurts less than sleeping in my bed. I have one more physical therapy session left and I’m sleeping in my bed and has been pain free. I have maximum use of my right shoulder, right hip, and left shoulder and no pain. I would strongly recommend Ivy Therapy and Aaron for all you physical therapy needs.Response from the ownerHearing this feedback means so much to us, thank you for sharing! – The team at Excel Physical Therapy – Westfield – East Broad St ★★★★★ Highly highly recommend Ivy on walnut!!! They helped me heal bilateral knee pain that I’ve had for 10 years in just about 3 months. I’ve had wonderful experiences working with Connor, Christian, Tracy and Graham. Staff is all super friendly, personable, and took care of everything relating to insurance and authorizations for me. I almost miss my PT sessions!!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, Philadelphia – Center City js_loader
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