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Hand Therapy

We use our hands all day, and for all types of activities. Knowing the amount of use the hand goes through on a daily basis, it is no wonder that injury and chronic pain conditions can develop.

RET’s hand therapy and rehabilitation program offers our patients experienced therapists who work in close collaboration with each patient’s Physician to optimize recovery following upper extremity injury or surgery. We believe that each patient is unique, and we individualize hand therapy treatment plans to meet the functional goals of each patient. Regardless of injury or a chronic pain condition brought on by overuse, hand therapy can return a patient to an active and pain-free life.

Our experienced Occupational Therapists are here to help.

Below you will find a list of common conditions that can be improved with hand therapy:

  • Amputations
  • Arthroplasties and Arthrodesis
  • Arthritis
  • Burns
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
  • De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis
  • Dupuytren’s Contractures
  • Flexor & Extensor Tendon injury/repair/transfers
  • Fractures/Dislocations
  • Ganglion Cysts
  • Infections
  • Ligament injuries/Repairs
  • Nail Bed Injuries
  • Nerve Injury/Repair
  • Pain syndromes
  • Sprains/Strains
  • Tendonitis
  • Trauma/Complex Injuries
  • Trigger Finger
  • Wound Care

What is a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT)?

Hand therapy is defined as the science and art of assessment and rehabilitation of the upper limbs.

A hand, wrist, or shoulder injury can quickly compromise your quality of life whether it’s accident induced, a symptom of overuse, or has been brought on by a disease.

Our Certified Hand Therapists (CHT) can get to the root of the problem, making adjustments to relieve pain that are well beyond what medicine could do alone.

Certified Hand Therapists have a minimum of five years of advanced clinical skills and therapy, including over 4,000 hours in hand therapy practice, and also have passed a comprehensive test in advanced clinical skills. The CHT credential offers assurance that our therapists have achieved the highest level of competency and maintain their CHT credential through extensive recertification.

Custom Orthoses

Our therapists custom fit hand, elbow and shoulder orthoses that can be remolded as your condition changes. Individual treatment plans can include a combination of wound care, range of motion and strengthening exercises, edema management, scar and soft tissue massage, arthritis management, sensory re-education, joint protection principles and more.

Treatment May Involve Various Therapy Techniques, Including:

  • Manual Therapy
  • Fabrication of Custom Orthosis (Splints)
  • Joint mobilization and manipulation
  • Stretching
  • Instruction in proper body mechanics and posture
  • Functional activities and exercise

To find out which locations offer this treatments, please visit our locations page.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • If we are asking you to do something that is hurting too much, let us know! Physical therapy should not be severely painful. It is not common to be so sore that patients are in pain or it affects their daily life. If this ever happens during or after an appointment, let us know and we will adapt your program.

  • We recommend budgeting 40-60 minutes for a typical therapy session. The only exception to this will be your first visit, which can take about 20 minutes longer due to the physical therapy evaluation your therapist will provide. We also recommend showing up about 10-15 minutes early to your first visit. This way, you can complete the paperwork before your visit time and streamline the process.

  • A typical order for physical therapy will ask for 2-3 visits per week for 4-6 weeks. Sometimes the order will specify something different. What generally happens is for the first 2-3 weeks, we recommend 3x per week. This is because it will be the most intensive portion of your treatment. After that, it is common to taper to 2x weekly, based on your level of function and progress.

  • Yes. Physical therapy works based on the science of how the body rebuilds and heals. The biggest killer of progress is inconsistency. We recommend adhering to your prescribed sessions agreed upon in your PT Eval to achieve desired results.

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