Hand Therapy

What is Hand Therapy?

Occupational Therapy for treatment of the upper extremity conducted by a licensed Occupational Therapist 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.