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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Hand Therapists?
A hand therapist is an occupational or physical therapist who, through advanced study, specializes in rehabilitating patients with conditions affecting the hands and upper extremity.
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Occupational Therapists
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What is Hand Therapy
Hand therapy helps a patient regain maximum use of his or her hand after injury, surgery or the onset of disease. Treatment is provided by
a hand therapist, someone who is first trained as an occupational or physical therapist and then recieves additional training in hand therapy.
Why Look for a Hand Therapist?
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Common diagnosises managed by hand therapists include:
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
- deQuervain's Tenosynovitis
- Digital Amputation
- Dupuytren's Disease
- Flexor Tendon Injuries
- Phalangeal Fractures
- Trigger Finger
- Fractures,
and more.
Hand and Upper Limb Disorders Commonly Treated
- Trauma
- Inflammatory conditions
- Degenerative conditions
- Congenital problems
- Sports injuries
- Nerve compression disorders
- Tumors
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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