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No matter what symptoms you may be experiencing, our certified hand therapist can help! We’re experts at assisting people in dealing with hypermobility in their upper extremities. When you visit us, we’ll conduct a thorough evaluation and develop the best treatment plan for your needs. How We Can Help Alleviate Your Symptoms At Hands for Living, our team of experienced and caring therapists will help you manage the difficulties of hypermobility. We’ll start with a comprehensive assessment of any pain, injury, or problems you may be having. In addition, we’ll take a thorough health history to learn more about any previous injury or condition you have dealt with and your overall health status. Finally, we’ll assess your range of motion, strength, stability, and coordination during the physical examination. We use this information to help us develop your customized treatment plan. One of the primary ways we can help is through orthoses: splints and braces used to support, align, prevent, or correct the function of the joints. We focus on the joints of your upper extremities, such as your fingers, hands, elbows, and shoulders, and custom-design each orthosis to address your specific diagnosis and joint impairment. Our team will use different devices depending on your needs. We primarily use a hand-based splint, which affects just the hand, including the palm and web space, to minimize bulk while providing adequate support to enhance your overall function. In addition to orthoses, our team will incorporate targeted hands-on techniques to decrease pain and implement suitable strengthening exercises. The hand
and upper extremities are vital for most daily activities, including work, home, and sports, so we understand how important pain management is! We’ll focus on simple exercises to strengthen the muscles surrounding the joint to provide more stability and support. Our team will also work with you on motion control and active mobilization exercises (such as shoulder rolls or wrist circles). Request an Appointment Today! At Hands for Living, our therapists achieve high levels of success due to the variety of treatment options we use, including customized orthotics and our hands-on approach to care.
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Staff Spotlight
Ryan comes to Hands for Living with a background working with neurological and orthopedic conditions within a hospital setting. He is drawn to the complexities of treating the shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand from his passion for learning. He is eager to find relief for his patients and is excited to be a part of your path to recovery. When Ryan is not working he enjoys hiking, backpacking, cooking, and traveling — ask him what he’s baking next! Ryan Walter, Certified Hand Therapist
Education and Qualifications • 2022: Certified Hand Therapist – Hand Therapy Certification Commission (HTCC) • 2019: Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy – University of North Dakota • American Occupational Therapy Association – 2016-present
Name Change!
Hand Therapy Northwest has changed its name to Hands for Living – Redmond. Same great therapists, same great location, and same great results! Give us a call to schedule your next appointment.
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