Hand therapy is the study and treatment of ailments affecting the upper extremity of the body, such as the hand, wrist, forearm, elbow, or entire arm.
Our certified hand therapists use specific techniques to help return a patient to doing things they love.
Hand therapists are also occupational (OT) or physical (PT) therapists that have received extensive continuing education and significant clinical experience in using sophisticated therapeutic methods, cutting-edge equipment, and bespoke fabrication of both static and dynamic splints to assist return each patient to the greatest level of function feasible.
Treatment Techniques May Include:
- Custom Fabricated Splints
- ASTYM System
- Desensitization
- Range of Motion
- Comprehensive Home Program
- Massage
- Neuromuscular Re-Education
- Joint Mobilization
- Joint Protection
- Edema Control
- Pain Control
- ADL Training
The technical complexity of the hand necessitates a high level of competence by therapists with advanced skills in upper extremity rehabilitation for recovery from conditions such as:
- Post-Op Surgical Care
- Overuse Syndrome
- Joint Implants
- Amputations
- Congenital Deformities
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Fractures
- Arthritis
- Joint Deterioration
- Tendonitis
- Burns
- Contractures and Scars
- Joint Reconstruction
- Nerve Injuries
The following locations have available hand therapist:
Arlington
Bedford
North Flower Mound
Forney
Lewisville
McKinney
Plano Legacy
Rowlett
