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 was my second time coming to Ivy Rehab PT. The first time was wonderful, and so was the second time. Both were for ankle injuries. Staff is super caring and patient. This is a selfie with Dhruv he’s only a student, but he did a phenomenal job helping me. Amanda was amazing, I liked seeing how well she guided Dhruv. Don’t get me started on the front desk, lady Terri she was the sweetest, and it was nice getting her call for this second time around and her immediately remembering me. Overall, great staff, clean environment, very hands-on. 10/10 Do recommend! 🤗Response from the ownerHearing this feedback means so much to us – thank you for sharing! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy – Philadelphia – Delaware Ave ★★★★★ Caroline is a fantastic PT! She is extremely knowledgeable and runs an efficient office, with on time appointments. She gave both my daughter and I excellent service and helped me understand how my sports injury came about so I can prevent it going forward.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, Cary ★★★★★ Joe, Holly, and everyone there are great! Saw pretty big improvements in the first week or so. You can really tell everyone there knows their stuff and does it wellResponse from the ownerYour kind review made our day – thank you so much! – The team at Excel Physical Therapy – West Deptford – 1007 Mantua Pke ★★★★★ This place is so amazing! We’ve seen an immense amount of progress in our 2.5 year old in just 7 months of speech therapy thus far. Not only is she finally talking, but she has blossomed into such a social butterfly. Miss Kathleen has been an excellent resource in managing our daughter’s speech delay. She has become a friend to us and our daughter, who absolutely loves her time here! Shelly and Karen at the front desk are also very kind and welcoming. We cannot say enough good things about Leaps and Bounds—our only regret is not starting speech therapy here sooner! ★★★★★ If you’re recovering from surgery, or looking to avoid surgery, this is your place! Their staff is knowledgeable, courteous, and encouraging. They listen to you, modify any exercise for your specific situation and work with you until a resolution is found.I’ve been through pelvic floor, hip, and elbow treatments including manual therapy, dry needling, stretching and strengthening. I will never go anywhere else now.Response from the ownerThank you so much for sharing your thoughts, we appreciate you! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Comstock Park ★★★★★ Great one on one service! They listen to your concerns and passionately help you alleviate your pain. Every staff member provides exceptional customer service. I look forward to my scheduled visits. They need 10 stars!!!Response from the ownerThank you for taking the time to share this review, it means so much! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Chesapeake – South Norfolk ★★★★★ The staffs are very professional and friendly. My pain is gradually gone and the strength of my injurried arm and shoulder improved after sections of customized therapies and massages. I definitely recommend them.Response from the ownerThank you for your kind words, we appreciate your feedback! – The team at Ivy Rehab, Princeton! ★★★★★ I can’t share enough good things about this place!! My son started seeing Ms. Megan, PT, when he was three months old for torticollis issues. Within just six weeks, his gross motor skills went from 25% percentile to 80%! We worked a lot with him at home but seeing Megan twice a week and her giving us the tools, knowledge, and encouragement we needed helped our sweet boy immensely. Megan is now a dear friend and we’re so very thankful for her, for Ivy Rehab, and for Kristyn the director, who, like a previous poster said, knew my kid by name and was invested in his care as well. Just an over all great place where they will truly love your children as their own.Response from the ownerThank you so much for your positive feedback, it means the world to us! – The team at Ivy Rehab for Kids, Canton ★★★★★ I have been completely impressed by Tim’s expertise and knowledge. My symptoms began decreasing within in 2 visits. Great hand specialist, great practice! ★★★★★ I’ve been taking my son there for speech and OT and have had nothing but the best care and respect with each person we’ve encountered there. They truly are amazing people!!Response from the ownerThank you Samantha for trusting us in the care of your child! ★★★★★ This place is wonderful. Brenna is so great with my daughter, she’s caring and so patient with lily she’s the best therapist lily’s had. Lily loves coming to therapy and the staff is great especially Erin she’s very helpful and answers my questions honestly.Response from the ownerThank you for taking the time to share this review, it means so much! – The team at Ivy Rehab for Kids, Owosso ★★★★★ My sister has had an amazing experience at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy. Chandree and AK, the therapists, along with Niso, the front office coordinator, have done an outstanding job. They make therapy not only effective but also enjoyable, creating a welcoming and comfortable environment. Despite her initial concerns, my sister now looks forward to every session. Highly recommend their expertise and friendly approach.Response from the ownerThank you so much for sharing your thoughts, we appreciate you! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Naperville ★★★★★ My daughter started going to Leaps and Bounds for feeding therapy at 10 months old. I was amazed at the progress that she made, and I was very impressed by how Jenny engaged with my daughter. Within 8 weeks, my daughter went from refusing to eat anything (purees, solids, etc.) to trying almost anything and actually swallowing it. I am forever grateful for what they did! She just started speech therapy with Kathleen. The office staff and therapy professionals are truly wonderful people! ★★★★★ Physical Therapist Abhishek Gujar is great! If you need to rehab or prepare for an up-coming surgery, he is your guy. I feel stronger and well prepared for my surgery both mentally and physically, ThanksResponse from the ownerThank you so much for your positive feedback, it means the world to us! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Kokomo ★★★★★ 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 ★★★★★ Briana has been so awesome. She clicked right away with Carson. She knows exactly how to redirect him and she keeps his interest. We couldn’t ask for better therapist. ★★★★★ We’ve only started going here 2 weeks ago, and it has been great so far!! The front desk staff is very nice, and welcoming. The therapists are great with the kids; they’re very patient!! I have learned so much already, and have gotten so many resources to take advantage of! Definitely recommend!!Response from the ownerThank you for sharing this with us! – The team at ABC Pediatric Therapy, West Chester Township ★★★★★ I went to Ivy Rehab for 9 months for rehab after shoulder surgery and the entire staff team and experience was great. My PT was Matt and I completely trusted him with all my recovery. Now 9 months later I’m back weightlifting and snowboarding and I’m extremely grateful to Matt and his team. I would recommend Matt and Ivy Rehab to anyone.Response from the ownerThank you for taking the time to share this review, it means so much! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Brooklyn ★★★★★ I love the physical therapists here. They are responsive, kind and very capable. I recommend them wholeheartedly. I repost this review and reiterate that the staff is very understanding and accommodating to all my needs. ★★★★★ BACK IN ACTION: They are true to their name. I went for an Ankle Sprain appointment at 8 AM in the Morning. Did the exercises suggested twice. At 5 PM, I played Table Tennis for 1 hour, couple of games of PickleBall and completed like 15K steps that same day. Mary Beth Newsome, you are simply AWESOME. Feel happy that I am in good hands. Referred to my Brother as well. All the people there are very nice and friendly. The exercises given were right to the point and very effective. They also gave me couple of bands to take home which was very convenient. Keep Rocking!!!Response from the ownerThat’s wonderful to hear – thank you so much for sharing your feedback with us! – The team at Back in Action Physical Therapy, Apex ★★★★★ Some of the friendliest staff I’ve ever encountered! They are people who are genuinely caring and interested in you as a whole person. 10/10 would recommend 👌Response from the ownerThank you for your kind words, we appreciate your feedback! – The team at Ivy Rehab PT, Comstock Park js_loader
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