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Hand Therapy

Hand therapy is a specialized rehabilitation approach that addresses injuries and conditions affecting the hand, wrist, fingers, and forearm tendons and nerves. Certified hand therapists evaluate grip strength, joint mobility, tendon and nerve function, edema, and scar tissue, then apply targeted exercise, splinting, manual therapy, and functional training to restore hand use. Hand therapy is commonly used following fractures, tendon repairs, nerve injuries, Dupuytren’s contracture, and repetitive strain conditions that affect grip and fine motor control.

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Understanding Hand Therapy

Hand Therapy at PT Solutions

Seeking the most appropriate hand therapy treatment makes all the difference. At PT Solutions, our experienced physical therapists, occupational therapists, and certified hand therapists can provide a comprehensive treatment plan for your hand or wrist dysfunction, getting you back to the activities you enjoy.

While symptoms may seem localized to the hands or wrists, they are often linked to issues originating in other parts of the body. Nerve entrapment, active trigger points, cervical dysfunction often causes hand and wrist pain. Whether your primary concerns are pain, weakness, or lack of mobility, our therapists will help reduce pain and restore function to the highest potential

This service is available at select locations. Please contact your preferred clinic for more information.

Understanding Hand Therapy

Conditions Treated by Hand Therapy

Hand therapy can help with pain, swelling, numbness, tingling or weakness. Conditions and injuries include:

  • Tendinitis and muscle strains
  • Fractures
  • Arthritis
  • Trigger Finger
  • Jammed Fingers
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Tendon Injuries
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Understanding Hand Therapy

Conditions Treated by Hand Therapy

Hand therapy can help with pain, swelling, numbness, tingling or weakness. Conditions and injuries include:

  • Tendinitis and muscle strains
  • Fractures
  • Arthritis
  • Trigger Finger
  • Jammed Fingers
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Tendon Injuries
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How Does Hand Therapy Work?

At your first visit, your therapist will conduct a thorough evaluation to better understand your condition. These results, along with your goals, will help your therapist determine the right plan of care for you. While hand therapy treatment plans depend on your specific needs, here are common interventions you can expect:

  • Upper extremity strengthening and endurance
  • Work and sport-specific activity
  • Localized soft tissue and joint mobilization
  • Active and passive range of motion exercises
  • Spinal mobilization and manipulation
  • Grip strengthening
  • Desensitization
  • Scar massage
  • Custom splinting
  • Patient education

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Treatments at PT Solutions

Hand Therapy
Our experienced physical therapists, occupational therapists, and certified hand therapists can provide a comprehensive treatment plan for your hand or wrist dysfunction.

Orthopedic Physical Therapy
We diagnose and treat conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system, including bones, joints, muscles, and ligaments.

Occupational Therapy
We help people adapt in relation to pain, injuries, illnesses, and disabilities that may make it difficult to carry out everyday tasks.

Pediatric Physical Therapy
Our pediatric rehabilitation services are family-focused interventions that aim to remediate or develop the necessary skills to help your child succeed in their daily activities.

Sports Physical Therapy
This is a specialized branch of physical therapy focused on preventing, managing, and rehabilitating injuries related to sports and exercise while enhancing athletic performance.

Physical Therapy
Physical therapy helps restore movement and manage pain after an injury, surgery or illness. It also helps people dealing with chronic conditions that affect their ability to perform everyday activities.

Hand Therapy FAQs

Common hand therapy exercises may include grip strengthening, finger motion, wrist mobility, tendon glides, coordination drills, and functional tasks. The right exercises depend on the injury, surgery, symptoms, and stage of healing.

The timeline depends on the condition, injury severity, surgery history, stiffness, strength, and treatment goals. Some patients need a short rehab plan, while others need longer care for complex hand, wrist, tendon, nerve, or post-surgical recovery.

Yes. Doing too much too soon can increase soreness, swelling, stiffness, or irritation. A hand therapist can guide exercise intensity, rest, splint use when needed, and safe progressions so recovery matches how the tissues are healing.

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Discover Hand Therapy

At PT Solutions, our speech therapists work closely with patients to create personalized, non-invasive treatment plans that help restore function and improve pronunciation and clarity.

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