Outpatient Rehabilitation for Hand Injuries
Our hand therapy department is staffed by occupational therapists who have advanced training and experience with conditions affecting the hands and upper extremities. Our certified hand therapists work closely with orthopedic and plastic hand surgeons at Lifespan and in the community to create personalized treatment plans to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients.
Contact Our Rehabilitation Services
For more information, or to request referral forms, please call one of our locations.
The goal of treatment is always to regain maximal use of your arm and hand so that you may resume your daily activities as quickly as possible.
Hand Injuries, Conditions and Treatment Methods
Among the many injuries and conditions we treat are:
- burns
- amputations
- acute and multiple trauma
- tendon or nerve injuries
- fractures/dislocations
- joint instabilities
- tendonitis
- arthritis
- cumulative trauma
- brachial plexus injuries
In treating our patients, we use:
- Custom orthotics/bracing
- manual therapy techniques
- therapeutic exercise and activities
- desensitization
- pain management
- education in adaptive equipment and techniques, posture, and ergonomics
- work conditioning
- therapeutic warming and cooling
Learn more about outpatient rehabilitation services at Lifespan