Hand Therapy

Restoring the use of your hands.

Restore the Use of Your Hands

Grasping a pen, buttoning a shirt, and preparing a meal are everyday tasks we often take for granted until an injury or illness prevents normal use of our hands.

The hand therapy team at Mary Free Bed helps patients of all ages who are experiencing functional limitations anywhere from the shoulder to the fingers, due to injury, overuse, or various diagnoses.

Understanding Hand Therapy

Hand therapy is essential for individuals who have sustained injuries or conditions affecting the bones, ligaments, tendons, muscles, nerves, arteries, veins, or skin of their arms. Our goal is to restore you to normal activities of daily living by addressing these issues through targeted therapy.

A hand therapy program can incorporate a variety of treatment methods to address issues such as:

Pain
Impaired Function
Decreased Range of Motion
Weakness
Scarring
Edema
Wounds
Hypersensitivity
Decreased Sensation/Neuropathy
Muscle Spasms

Who is at Risk?

Patients who might benefit from our hand therapy services often have diagnoses such as:

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Cubital Tunnel

De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis

Trigger Finger/Thumb

Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis

Osteoarthritis

Tendon Injuries

Nerve Injuries

Elbow, Forearm, Wrist, and Hand Fractures

Amputations

Treatment, Risk Factors, & Protection

Receiving hand therapy can be crucial if you've sustained an injury affecting any part of your arm. The Mary Free Bed team aims to help you regain normal function and independence, ensuring you can return to your daily activities with ease.

The Importance of Treatment

Our team of certified occupational therapists and experienced occupational therapy assistants will work closely with you, each other, and your physician to develop a goal-oriented treatment plan.

Your hand therapy team may recommend and implement a variety of treatment options, including:

Custom orthosis fabrication
Joint protection techniques
Adaptive equipment usev
Ultrasound treatments
Wound care
Fluidotherapy

Personalized Treatment Plans

Hand therapy may be needed for patients experiencing limitations due to:

Residents spend time in our area outpatient clinics, including some with our community care partners:

Injuries to bones, ligaments, tendons, muscles, or nerves
Conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel and De Quervain’s tenosynovitis
Fractures and amputations affecting the upper extremities

Risk Factors You May Be Able to Change