Occupational Therapy / Hand Therapy
Occupational therapy is the art and science of the upper limb, which includes the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand. Ability Rehabilitation has many occupational therapists staffed in our offices, including several Certified Hand Therapists. An occupational therapist is a clinical upper extremity specialist who focuses on restoring an individual’s functional role in society through a highly specialized evaluation and treatment.
Occupational therapists provide therapeutic interventions such as strengthening programs, modalities, home/workplace modifications, custom splint fabrication, and manual therapy techniques. An occupational therapist is a clinical upper extremity specialist who focuses on restoring an individual’s functional role in society through a highly specialized evaluation and treatment. A Certified Hand Therapist is an Occupational or Physical Therapist who has had a minimum of 5 years of experience including 4000 hours or more in direct contact with hand therapy. In addition, a CHT has passed a comprehensive test of advanced skills and theory of upper quarter rehabilitation.
Conditions and Treatments
- Flexor/ Extensor Tendon
- Wrist/Hand Fractures, Injuries
- Finger Amputation/Replantations
- DeQuervains, Tenosynovitis, Tendonitis
- CMC Arthroplasty and other Joint Replacements
- Rheumatoid and Osteoarthritic Conditions
- Flexor/ Extensor Tendon
- Wrist/Hand Fractures, Injuries
- Finger Amputation/Replantations
- DeQuervains, Tenosynovitis, Tendonitis
- CMC Arthroplasty and other Joint Replacements
- Rheumatoid and Osteoarthritic Conditions
- Tennis and Golfer’s Elbow, Elbow Fractures
- Cubital Tunnel/Carpal Tunnel Syndromes
- Bicep Repair
- Rotator Cuff Repairs/Shoulder Impingement
- Adhesive Capsulitis (Frozen Shoulders)
- Total Shoulder and Elbow Replacements
