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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Services
Hand Therapy
You use your hands in nearly everything you do – they are a vital part of daily activity. If you have suffered a loss of use resulting from injury or disease, get help now. Call the experts at Grand View Hospital and begin living your life to the fullest.
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GVH's Hand Therapy Program Helps You to Regain Use and Reduce Pain
Certified in hand therapy, Grand View Hospital’s experienced
therapists know their profession like the back of their hand. Our
therapists are qualified to treat a variety of common hand, wrist
and lower-arm injuries and diseases – helping you to achieve
independence in activities for home, school or work.
How Does Hand Therapy Work?
The goal of hand therapy is to improve your ability to move the
small bones and muscles in your hands, fingers, wrists and –
sometimes – lower arm and elbow. Treatment helps you to touch,
grasp, pick up and hold. Our therapists begin by finding out what
you are able and unable to do. They then create a plan with you
to restore abilities you may have lost due to injury or illness.
Common Problems Treated with Hand Therapy
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Arthritis
- Hand and wrist fractures
- Trigger fingers
- Thumb, wrist or elbow tendonitis (tennis elbow)
- Tendon or nerve injuries
- Dupuytren’s Contracture
- Crush injuries
- Stiffness/swelling/weakness after hand surgery
Services
- Splinting
- Heat and other modalities
- Adaptive devices
- Stretching and strengthening exercises
- Prevention techniques
- Treatments to reduce swelling and scarring
- Home program instruction
Grand View Hospital’s Hand Therapy Program has experienced certified
hand therapists qualified to care for you and help you regain use of your
hands so you may return to your normal activities.
What is a Certified Hand Therapist?
Certified hand therapists (CHT) are occupational therapists who have a
minimum of five years experience with more than 4,000 hours of direct
practice in hand therapy. Each CHT has passed a comprehensive test
of advanced clinical skills and theory in hand rehabilitation.
For more information, please contact Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at 215-453-4477.
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