Hand Therapy

What is Hand Therapy?

Physical therapy for the hand is conducted by certified occupational therapists who specialize in hand and upper extremity conditions. Rehabilitation will assess and treat conditions of the hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder with a focus on getting you back to doing the activities of daily living that you enjoy.

Diagnoses We Treat

• Arthritis: degenerative and rheumatoid arthritis
• Amputations
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Dequervain’s Disease
• Dupuytrens disease
• Fracture/ dislocations
• Joint replacements for arthritis
• Ligament tears/ instability
• Repetitive strain conditions
• Sports injuries
• Sprains/ strains and contusions
• Tendon injuries
• Tennis elbow
• Trauma
• Worker’s compensation injuries

What to Expect from Hand Physical Therapy

• Comprehensive evaluation: This includes a detailed assessment of your hand or upper extremity injury, and a custom treatment plan.
• Custom splint fabrication
• Education

To schedule an appointment in the Butler or Clarion Areas, call 833-602-2273. For an appointment in the Westmoreland Area, please call the location directly.