Hand Therapy: Why is it Important?
Hand therapy is a form of occupational therapy. While the title only specifies hands, this form of therapy focuses on the upper extremity as a whole, which also includes the wrist, forearm, elbow, upper arm and shoulder. Hand therapists will treat injuries and ailments that affect the upper extremity and work toward returning the affected area to its highest level of function. At Life In Motion Physical & Hand Therapy, occupational therapy is important to us. We have an outstanding occupational therapist, Adrienne Riveros, who will be able to aid you in the recovery and rehabilitation of any upper extremity injury you may experience. If you are suffering from pain in the upper extremity, or if you have been living with a chronic condition that has been affecting the upper extremity, don’t hesitate to call us today! We will schedule an appointment for you and figure out the best steps for your treatment plan. Hand therapy can treat a vast variety of conditions. Some of the most common include: • Strains/Sprains • Fractures and dislocations • Tendon/nerve repairs • Tendinitis • Arthritis • Burns • Nerve compression syndromes • Joint replacements The upper extremity is used countless times throughout the day. Just think of your morning routine: you get out of bed, brush your teeth, shower, get dressed, make breakfast, and commute to work. In just that small portion of the day, you have already used your hands, wrists, forearms, elbows, arms, and shoulders hundreds of times. If you are suffering from one of the above conditions, or from a generalized pain that you can’t figure out, it can make completing even simple activities (such as your morning routine) difficult. Hand therapy can help with that. It can relieve pain and get you back to comfortably performing your daily activities. In fact, according to the American Society of Hand Therapists, your hand therapist can provide faster recovery results and decreased medical costs. They also work to ensure a faster return to work and productive lifestyle. Benefits of hand therapy:
treatments, patients can find significant improvement - sometimes after just one session! In some cases, additional techniques, such as ice and heat therapies, paraffin wax and use of the Class 4 Light Laser may also be used as part of your treatment plan, in order to enhance the healing process. Perhaps one of the biggest roles of a hand therapist, however, is prescribing targeted stretches and exercises. These will be dependent upon your diagnosis and will focus on improving your range of motion, strength, and overall function, so you can safely and comfortably perform your daily activities once again. A large part of hand therapy is helping patients regain their independence in day-to-day tasks and improving their quality of life. If you have been suffering from upper extremity pain, contact Life In Motion Physical & Hand Therapy. We’ll help you schedule a consultation with Adrienne so she can evaluate the extent of your condition and create a personalized hand therapy treatment plan for you. Your upper extremities are important aspects of your everyday life – find relief for them today. What now?
But how exactly does it work?
A hand therapist typically uses manual techniques to manipulate the affected area, in order to release tension, swelling, and pain. Through the use of soft tissue mobilizations and hands-on
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