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 ★★★★★ Excellent Physical Therapy from.Excel PTHackensack, across from B& W Bakery! I need PT for my knees, arm & shoulder by Brian Stinton & staff! Recommending to all who need PT❤️! Joyce MenegusResponse from the ownerThank you so much for sharing your thoughts, we appreciate you! – The team at Excel Physical Therapy, Hackensack ★★★★★ Worked with Kristen for the past few months for an adductor injury and she is great. Jerry, Liz, and all of the staff at the clinic are also awesome and great people to work with. I’d definitely recommend going here.Response from the ownerWe value your feedback, thank you for your kind words! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Hoboken – Midtown ★★★★★ My son has been seeing Miss Stephanie for Speech Therapy here for the last 10 months. She is a wonderful therapist, and my son’s speech has improved exponentially! Also, the staff here are always very courteous, and they have been very helpful in assisting with the insurance process. Everyone I have come into contact with at Leaps & Bounds seems to genuinely care about the clients they serve, and I have always felt that this facility is a clean, safe, and welcoming place to bring my children. ★★★★★ In November, I tore my Achilles and decided to go the non-surgical route. The road to recovery was pretty unknown and definitely challenging, but I started physical therapy at Excel during the last week of January determined to get back to full strength.Over the next three months, I worked with Jenna and Patrick, and they were incredible. They knew exactly how to guide the rehab process, always pushed me at the right pace, and made sure I was improving every step of the way. I felt supported and challenged.By the end of my sessions, I was back to running and doing all my normal activities. While not yet at 100% I can see the light and a huge thanks to Jenna and Patrick for helping me heal and getting me back on that path.Hope to never see you guys again! 🙂Response from the ownerThank you so much for your positive feedback, it means the world to us! – The team at Excel Physical Therapy – Cresskill ★★★★★ After surgery to repair a ruptured achilles, I specifically asked my surgeon for a recommendation of a good physical therapy group. He suggested Ivy Rehab and I am so thankful!The employees of Ivy Rehab are incredibly nice and have made me feel very comfortable during my therapy sessions. They welcome every patient who walks through their door. They work together to make sure patients are receiving the care they need and are attended to.I can’t say enough about my physical therapist, Chandree. Chandree has done a great job helping me regain flexibility and strength in my achilles. He has gone above and beyond to address other issues that have cropped up along the way. He is very knowledgeable and keeps me well informed of my care plan. He really enjoys his job and is truly concerned about helping his patients. Chandree, I appreciate all you have done for me!If you are in need of physical therapy, I highly recommend Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy!Response from the ownerThank you for your kind words; we appreciate your feedback! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Naperville ★★★★★ Had a great experience w AK and his team. They are so attentive and caring. They make you feel part of the work family, <3. The moment you walk in they greet you, ask you trivia questions or tells you a riddle just to get your mind going for the day. Very clean and well maintain. If I would need to continue therapy w no hesitation I would choice Ivy rehab in Naperville. Big S/O to AK, Niso & Chandre for making it a great experience <3Response from the ownerThank you for taking the time to share this review, it means so much! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Naperville ★★★★★ I absolutely love AK and his team. I have suffered from TMJ for 20 years and tried everything under the sun. It wasn’t until AK took the time to fully understand my pain and give me the TLC I needed. He is a wizard with the dry needling and it has taken my pain level from as high as 8 to a 1 or 2. I dribe a solid hour each way to come here. The team is amazing, so kind and helpful and always making sure I am comfortable. They know I get cold and are so accommodating with extra covers. It seems silly but it’s the little touches that make a difference. Lastly, we have fun! Such a fun group and I’m guaranteed to laugh each appointment.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 ★★★★★ I love this place for rehabilitation. All of the staff are knowledgeable, skilled and helpful. The pool is always toasty and healing. The therapist check on you often during a rush. They have plenty of parking.Styles🥊🪓Response from the ownerThank you so much for sharing your thoughts, we appreciate you! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Bala CynwydThank you so much for sharing your thoughts, we appreciate you! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Bala Cynwyd – North ★★★★★ Mrs Nesbit is giving this review, everyone is great in assisting, kind, pushing you to go further and work thru your pain. If you to have physical therapy I recommend Ivy Rehab South Norfolk.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 ★★★★★ Everyone at this institute is helpful, accommodating, kind and committed. It has been a great place for me to go to to get better after my surgery. I highly recommend it and am thankful for the fact that everyone there goes above and beyond to do a wonderful job. ★★★★★ The team at PTW Montgomeryville is great!I’m going there for more than two months now to recover from a surgery on my Achilles tendon (a really nasty and painful injury).The recovery takes patience, but having the team at PTW helping and supporting me makes things much easier, and I see myself making progress day by day.All the staff and the therapists are always attentive, and willing to help, and as the sessions go by they propose new exercises to challenge me.Depending on my schedule I get to work with Jackie, Alex, and Kaitlin, the three of them are fabulous. Special note to Ryan and also to Minh and Michelle, always there for me.It is also a fun place and the atmosphere is excellent, the machines and facilities are new and the place could not be cleaner and tidy!I have always found a way of scheduling a session that works with my agenda, so that’s also great.Lastly, I’m from Argentina, so English is not my first language, the PTW staff are respectful and they try to find ways to explain exercises and share recommendations for me.Thanks, PTW Montgomeryville team!DAMIAN ★★★★★ Our experience with ABC has been great. Having a special needs child is hard and the help and experience of the staff here is just phenomenal. My child has made serious strides in his development. We were in search of answers and help and we got that AND more. My child has multiple areas of need, some of which insurance would not cover. The billing department noticed the denial of coverage and quickly discounted our rate. We were then delighted to hear of a grant that would assist us in funding our child’s care at ABC. It’s not just the therapists helping your children, it’s also those in Billing. Highly recommend utilizing their excellent services.Response from the ownerThank you Matthew! We love to hear about your son’s progress and your overall experience. ★★★★★ I was hit with sciatica leading into the holidays. The pain was so bad that I was having trouble taking my dog for walks. After working with Aaron and his Team, I was able to get back on the treadmill. I just celebrated my 50th birthday and ran 5 miles without pain! Still doing my stretches and exercises!Response from the ownerThank you for the great review, we really appreciate it! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Mount Olive ★★★★★ Receptionist, Liz, is very helpful, patient & professional.My intake with Bo was productive & very informative. I’m actually looking favorably forward to PT for the first time.Overall, I left with a very positive opinion.Response from the ownerThank you for taking the time to leave such thoughtful feedback, we’re grateful! – The team at Excel Physical Therapy – Hackensack – University Plaza  ★★★★★ I had the privilege of working with an exceptional physical therapist, Connie, who completely transformed my life. After a painful lower back injury at the gym, I was desperate for relief, and her expertise and guidance were nothing short of incredible.From the very beginning, her dedication to my recovery was evident. She took the time to thoroughly assess my condition, listened attentively to my concerns, and devised a tailored treatment plan that was both effective and manageable.She motivated me to push my limits and regain my strength, all while ensuring that I felt comfortable and safe during every session. Her patience and empathy were invaluable during the challenging moments.Thanks to her expertise and personalized care, I am now pain-free and back to pursuing my fitness goals. I can’t express enough gratitude for her dedication to my well-being. If you’re in search of a great physical therapist who can truly make a difference, look no further. This therapist is a true professional who genuinely cares about your recovery and overall health.Response from the ownerWe value your feedback, thank you for your kind words! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Princeton ★★★★★ I’ve been to IV of a couple of times they have long-standing employees with great values, care as well as they educate you as to have your healing overall, a great experience. I have six weeks to go and I feel better already.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, Rhinebeck ★★★★★ Terrific experience being a patient of Catherine Moretto’s at the King of Prussia, Excel PT location. She is very knowledgeable, personable, and an excellent therapist. My husband and daughter have both been in her care as well. We all loved her treatment execution as well as her personality! She definitely goes the extra mile as your therapist! Would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a PT. The location is also very clean, large, and bright! ★★★★☆ Wonderful speech therapy experience! Mr. Mike has helped our son so much. While we’re LOVING the actual speech component, the disconnect between front desk staff/billing/Ivy Rehab is fairly confusing and makes the billing component difficult. That being said, Nikki Huntsberger is a rockstar and really knows what she’s doing. Thankful for her assistance with the UHCCF grant & her willingness to explain billing when nobody else knows what’s going on 🙃 Overall a great experience and we’re so so thankful for the services we’re receiving!!Response from the ownerThank you so much for sharing your thoughts, we appreciate you! – The team at ABC Pediatric Therapy, West Chester Township! ★★★★★ I’m very thankful I was referred to the Ivy Rehab in Naperville! AK, Chandree, Niso, and Joe are an incredible team to work with. Not only have they significantly alleviated my back pain, but their welcoming and inclusive atmosphere makes therapy sessions genuinely enjoyable. I recommend this location to anyone in need of physical therapy!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, Naperville ★★★★★ This place is clean and professional. Very knowledgeable. I went in for a shoulder issue.Jamie saw me and ran me through numerous tests and motions to get figured out what I had going on. She created a plan for me to strengthen it. She came up with exercises I hadn’t considered. She is very knowledgeable and easy to talk with.The rest of the staff is warm and welcoming from start to finish as well. I’m thoroughly pleased with my experience at this location and I’ll be coming here again in the future as needed.Response from the ownerThank you so much for sharing your thoughts, we appreciate you! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Chesapeake – South Norfolk ★★★★★ Friendly, kind, knowledgeable, and consummate professionals… treat all of the patients I have seen over the course of my visits with respect. As a health care provider, I genuinely trust each and every individual working here! Highly recommended!Response from the ownerIt’s great to hear this feedback! Thank you for taking the time to share your review! – The team at Excel Physical Therapy, Cresskill js_loader
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