Hand therapy is helpful
when your independence has been affected by illness,
injury or disability affecting the upper extremities,
including:
ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease)
Amputations
Arthritis
Burns
Crush injuries
Fractures
Nerve injuries
Other neurological conditions
Parkinson's disease
Post-operative conditions
Stroke
Tendinitis
Tendon injuries
Your
Hands Your hands are unique tools. Hands
work and create, and express your emotions. When
a hand is injured or limited, your ability to
participate fully in daily activities is impaired.
Hand
Care and Treatment Plans
Your occupational therapist conducts
a comprehensive evaluation and works with you to establish
an individualized plan of care based on your goals and
needs. Your hand therapy plan of care may include:
Care and
Management
Scar and wound management
Therapeutic exercise and
activities to increase strength, motion and dexterity
Approaches such as ultrasound,
iontophoresis (a painless alternative to drug injection),
fluidotherapy (dry heat therapy) and paraffin bath
Custom splint fabrication
Education
Ergonomic education and
worksite evaluations
Education on symptom
management and injury prevention
Education regarding assistive
devices and equipment to
maximize function
