Hand Therapy Rehabilitation

What is Hand Rehabilitation?

Hand rehabilitation is a specialized form of therapy provided by occupational or physical therapists to patients with hand and upper extremity conditions. It focuses on healing the hand and arm to help individuals regain function to return to their individual activities such as daily living, employment tasks, and personal hobbies. It often involves the use of splints (and various adaptive equipment) to protect ligaments, joints, tendons and nerves. The therapy begins with an initial evaluation to assess symptoms and establish goals for treatment.

Hand therapy involves a combination of treatments performed by therapists as well as assignments for patients to complete at home. Due to the intricacies of the human hand, communication among patient, therapist, and physician is imperative for optimal recovery. Patient education leading to self management is stressed.

  • Amputations/Digit Replantation

  • Arthritis

  • Burns and Open Wounds

  • Carpal Tunnel

  • Complex Regional Pain Syndromes

  • Dupytren’s Disease

  • Fractures and dislocations

  • Ganglion Cyst

  • Nerve Compression Syndromes

  • Spacticity / Contractures Following Stroke

  • Tendon nerve injuries and repairs

  • Tendonitis

What Conditions Can be Treated?

  • Rehabilitation

  • Augmented Soft Tissue Mobilization

  • Compression Wraps or Garments

  • Coordination and Endurance Training

  • Fine Motor Coordination Orthotics/Dexterity Skills

  • Functional Exercise

  • Job Simulation

  • Joint Mobilization

  • Muscle Re-Education

  • Posture Training

  • Sensory Education/Protection

  • Custom Fabricated Upper Extremity

  • Wound Care & Dressings

What Treatments Are Used in Hand Therapy?

Why Choose Rehabilitation with a Certified Hand Therapist?

Indiana Physical Therapy offers a Hand Rehabilitation program led by certified hand therapists. (CHT) To become a CHT, a Physical or Occupational Therapist must have a minimum of three years experience in general rehabilitation, complete 4,000 hours treating upper extremity hand conditioning, and must pass a national certification exam. This specialty certification must be renewed every five years by completing specific continuing education requirements and documenting successful ongoing therapy services specific to hand, arm and upper quadrant extremity injuries.

Overall, hand therapy is a crucial component of comprehensive care for individuals with hand and upper extremity conditions. It offers personalized treatment and support to help patients regain function and improve their quality of life.

To schedule an appointment, contact our central scheduling department at (260) 209-2464.

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