The Occupational and Physical Therapists in the Hand Rehabilitation Department perform evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans for a wide range of orthopedic conditions. They specialize in pre and post-operative management of conditions involving the elbow, wrist, hand, and fingers including but not limited to:
- Amputations
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Congenital deformities
- Crush injuries
- Dislocation injuries
- Dupuytrens
- Finger joint replacements
- Fractures
- Joint contractures
- Ligamentous injuries
- Nerve palsy/lacerations and repair
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Sprains
- Tendon lacerations and repair
- Tennis elbow
- Trigger finger
- Upper extremity sports injuries
The personalized treatment programs may include:
- Activities of daily living retraining
- Custom static and dynamic splinting
- Edema control
- Fluido therapy
- Home exercise programs
- Modalities including ultrasound, electrical stimulation, whirlpool
- Range of motion and strengthening exercises
- Scar management/desensitization
- Sensory evaluation/re-education
- Strengthening programs
- Wound care