Do you struggle with a disease, disorder or other limitation that makes it difficult to engage in everyday activities? If so, you may benefit from hand therapy services.
At Countryside Orthopaedics, our Hand Therapy services center around the specialty of hand therapy. Hand therapy addresses injuries and conditions of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. Hand therapists, certified by Hand Therapy Certification Commission (HTCC), are either occupational or physical therapists who have specialized training in treating upper extremity conditions through advanced study.
Our hand therapists work closely with physicians and clients to provide a continuum of care. Treatment often begins within days of the injury or surgery and continues until the client has returned to work and/or a productive lifestyle.
Conditions Treated by Hand Therapy
- Traumatic injuries
- Fractures and dislocations
- Sports injuries
- Tennis elbow and other types of tendonitis
- Carpal tunnel, cubital tunnel, thoracic outlet syndrome, and other nerve entrapment disorders
- Repetitive motion syndromes
- Amputations
- Burns and frostbite
- Arthritis
- Tendon and nerve injuries
- Dupuytren’s contracture
- Complex regional pain syndrome / RSD
After a comprehensive evaluation, we will work with you and your family to determine your personal goals. We then develop a customized plan to help you achieve those goals. Through the therapeutic use of everyday activities (occupations), we strive to improve your ability to perform daily activities and restore your independence.