Hand Therapy

Hand Therapy

At Summit Health, our Hand Therapy team helps restore strength, mobility, and function so you can get back to the activities that matter most. Whether you're recovering from an injury or surgery or managing a chronic condition, our experienced hand therapists provide personalized care to improve hand and upper extremity function.

Our certified hand therapists specialize in evaluating and treating orthopedic conditions and injuries affecting the hands, wrists, elbows, and upper extremities in patients of all ages. After a comprehensive evaluation, we'll develop an individualized treatment plan designed to reduce pain, restore function, and support your recovery.

Why Hand Therapy Matters

Your hands are made up of a complex network of bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, tendons, nerves, and blood vessels that work together to perform everyday tasks. When any part of this system is injured or affected by disease, even simple activities can become difficult.

Hand therapy can help treat conditions resulting from:

• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Tennis elbow
• Arthritis
• Parkinson's disease
• Fractures and other traumatic injuries
• Tendon and ligament injuries
• Congenital conditions
• Post-surgical recovery

What Is Hand Therapy?

Hand therapy is a specialized form of rehabilitation that helps restore movement, strength, and function following an injury, surgery, or medical condition affecting the upper extremities.

Treatment is tailored to your specific needs and may include pain management, therapeutic exercises, custom splinting, manual therapy, and education to help you safely return to work, sports, and daily activities. Our therapists also provide guidance on ergonomics and injury prevention to protect your hands and reduce the risk of future problems.

Could You Benefit from Hand Therapy?

You may benefit from hand therapy if you are experiencing:

• Hand, wrist, or finger pain
• Weakness or decreased grip strength
• Stiffness or limited range of motion
• Difficulty performing everyday tasks
• Recovery after hand or upper extremity surgery
• Loss of function following an injury

If you're experiencing pain or difficulty using your hands, talk with your healthcare provider to determine whether hand therapy is right for you.

Our Hand Therapy Services

Our therapists use a variety of evidence-based techniques and specialized equipment to provide comprehensive care, including:

• Therapeutic exercises to restore strength and range of motion
• Custom-fabricated finger and hand splints
• Manual therapy to improve joint and soft tissue mobility
• Pain and swelling management
• Scar management and remodeling
• Wound care and management
• Sensory re-education
• Functional training to improve everyday activities
• Ergonomic education and workstation evaluations
• Injury prevention and protective strategies

Every treatment plan is customized to help you achieve the best possible outcome and return to the activities you enjoy.

Schedule an Appointment

We offer convenient daytime and evening appointments. To learn more or schedule a Hand Therapy evaluation, please call 973-404-9840.