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 ★★★★★ My son started physical therapy last week with Mallory and I am so happy with how things are going. She is very kind and i like the way she interacts with him. The front desk staff is always very welcoming and friendly. The offices are clean and equipment is always clean.Response from the ownerThank you for the great review, we really appreciate it! – The team at Ivy Rehab for Kids, Virginia Beach! ★★★★★ Denise and her team are the absolute best, they greet you with a smile every single time you walk in the door and truly care about your well being! So thankful for Ivy!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, Grand Blanc ★★★★★ My daughter has been going to therapy here since she was three years old. Her clarity, punctuation, letter sounds and so forth had come a long way. The therapist here are the best at what they do to keep my daughter and other children on task when doing the various activities/ exercises. The overall staff here are amazing with their communication, dealing with children’s behaviors, scheduling appointment, welcoming the parents and children. As well as rescheduling appointments with the unexpected life changes that occurs daily. Overall I could say more about this place and staff but I do feel that I had made a great choice bring my daughter here.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 ★★★★★ Three months ago I walked into Excel Physical therapy because my knee had been bothering me for awhile. I knew that I was able to receive physical therapy without a prescription from a doctor and so I was able to make a consultation appointment on the spot. Jon took the time to hear my past medical history and come up with an extensive plan in order to start rehabbing my knee. He always starts each session with manual therapy followed by exercises that he updates frequently. He has well trained physical therapy aides working in the clinic that supervise all of the exercises and always help to keep me motivated. In addition, Jon has helped me figure out how to make changes to my everyday routine that also add to the improvement of my knee. Jon and his staff are amazing and I highly recommend Excel Physical Therapy in Westfield.Response from the ownerThank you, Debbie! We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. ★★★★★ Another 5-star review and recommendation. I delayed my PT for some time due to procrastination and work. So happy and relieved I took the time to research and find the right PT…and even better their location was so convenient. Mike and Kelsey are both terrific with their initial analysis, expertise, plan of action, follow-up and overall care. After having shoulder issues for the past year I’m thrilled to be back to working out and other daily routines pain free. Their commitment to their customers is obvious and both pay extra attention to ensuring I’m following proper form with all the stretching and exercising. I will be sure to recommend them, as well as Excel, to others. Thank you.Response from the ownerHi Jim! We’re so happy that your shoulder is feeling so improved. Thank you so much for sharing your experience. ★★★★★ Miss Katie is amazing , she is the first person to actually seem to connect with my practically non-verbal 2.5 year old ! She definitely changed my whole outlook on speech therapy!Response from the ownerThank you so much for sharing your thoughts, we appreciate you! – The team at ABC Pediatric Therapy, West Chester Township! ★★★★★ Mike and Kelsey have been a fantastic team over the past three months of my physical therapy for my right knee replacement. Mike ensured that I made my progress and maintained maximum flexibility day over day. Kelsey made sure that I was going from one exercise to another without missing a beat. The team of M&K truly care about my (and all of the Excel patients) rehab and I feel that I progressed quite a bit because of them.Response from the ownerChris – we’re so happy to hear about your experience with team Westfield! Thank you for sharing. Glad you’re feeling better. 🙂 ★★★★★ Connie has been a great help with the healing of my knee. She has lots of patience and answers all my questions. I feel very comfortable with sharing my progress with her knowing she is always very encouraging. Great experience 👍Response from the ownerThank you so much for your positive feedback, it means the world to us! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Princeton ★★★★★ They were super friendly, very caring and more importantly they are very experienced and know what they are doing. I’m really happy I chose Maximum performance for my recovery.Response from the ownerPraveen- thank you for your 5 star review. We are happy to hear that you find our therapists both friendly and knowledgeable. We are happy that you chose us too! ★★★★★ I’ve been coming here since Hurricane Sandy for PT on many different body parts. John and his team are professional They challenge you with exercises that will improve your confidence and ability. Not only are they professional but they’re kind and sympathetic to your needs, in a very clean and sanitary environment. Don’t look any further. Ivy is 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, Island Park ★★★★★ Great staff. Always seen on time for our appointments. We have seen a few different therapists as our first left on maternity left. But we have had a great experience with all of them!Response from the ownerThank you, Brianna! We love what we do! ★★★★★ I recently had a procedure done on my shoulder, and thought it would be healed now on its own. I was wrong, it wasn’t until I started therapy with Dr. Michael Haas at Ivy Rehab that I began to see a significant improvement in my mobility. I would highly recommended Dr. Haas, he was great to deal with, great communication and really knows what exercises work for your particular issue.Response from the ownerThank you so much for sharing your thoughts, we appreciate you! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Indian Trail ★★★★★ Sandeep, Harley and Carlos did a great job assisting me with my concern. Feeling much better, now! Appointments were on time and therapists were friendly. Administrative staff and assistants were great, too. Thank you!Response from the ownerThank you for sharing this with us! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Briarcliff Manor ★★★★★ This place is amazing! Came in a couple of months after my CDF surgery. Neck and upper back were really stiff and working at a desk all day wasn’t helping. After seeing Dr. Cosimo Carrieri for a couple of sessions I regained so much mobility with my neck. Staff is very kind and they always make sure you’re okay. Can’t recommend this location enough.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 began my therapy unable to walk and at the end of the 1st week of therapy was able to walk again. Over the course of 6 weeks they have taught me how to continue with my healing post therapy. The staff is amazing and focused! I highly recommend them.Response from the ownerThank you for your kind words; we appreciate your feedback! – The team at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy, Caledonia ★★★★★ Even though they could not help me with what I needed they returned my call and tried to help me figure out where to go to get the help I needed. The woman on the phone was very helpful, and took her time to help me even though she didn’t have to.Response from the ownerWe value your feedback, thank you for your kind words! – The team at Ivy Rehab for Kids – ABA Therapy , Taylor ★★★★★ The best Health and Physical rehabilitation center that I have seen from coast to coast in the United States. As I have lived in America from the West Coast to the East Coast, and I can say that this facility is top notch and the level of care provided is of the highest quality and caliber. My therapist Becca is amazing and such a warm and lovely person in addition to her being of the finest quality professionals with experience dealing with hand, arm, nerve damage. To the front desk staff of: Abbey, Kyle and Jessica who are such a delight and so kind and helpful – to the support staff (like Jenna who is great, and it was her first week at the clinic after graduating) who assist the therapists. The level of professionalism and degreed experience of the whole team at Synergy is exemplary and they provide superior care to all their patients. I am sooooo very grateful to have been referred to them by doctor. Love them all : )Response from the ownerWe value your feedback, thank you for your kind words! – The team at Synergy Rehab and Wellness, Staunton ★★★★★ I can only say positive things about this place!! My kids love it here. Im so sad that some of there therapist are leaving. We been coming for a couple years. Everyone is all so nice and helpful. I did want to mentioned a couple names. Ms. Jody, Ms. Kristen and Ms. Melanie these ladies have really won are hearts. Ladies you have help me teach my kids things I couldn’t do. My kids love you. Thanks for helping us grow! Love, Darrell and Devin CarmonResponse from the ownerThank you Diana for your kind words! We love to hear about your successes. We believe we have the best team of therapists and love what we do – helping children and families in our communities! ★★★★★ I have been a patient of Ivy Rehab for the treatment of several orthopaedic ailments. In all of those instances, the team at Ivy has been terrific. They are friendly, knowledgeable and skilled at administering treatment to get me better. When I have a need for PT they are my first and only choice.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, Hoboken – Midtown ★★★★★ The staff at Ivy Rehab for kids are very caring and loving! I would absolutely recommend this place to all parents who need help with their child! My son’s pediatrician recommended it for him!Response from the ownerThank you for taking the time to share this review, it means so much! – The team at Ivy Rehab for Kids, Newark ★★★★★ If you are looking for a reputable and professional PT location, look no further. Torin Bacon has delivered A+ results for me. He is very informative, knows his craft and has been very easy to work with throughout my recovery process.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, Island Park js_loader