Hand Therapy

At our physical therapy clinic, our hand therapists provide specialized care to improve hand and upper extremity function. Our therapists utilize various techniques, modalities including ultrasound, electrical stimulation, paraffin wax, heat/ice, fluidotherapy, and iontophoresis to control edema, improve functional activities, and provide relief from pain and inflammation. We also design custom orthosis, splints, and casts at our clinic and provide pre-fabricated splints for complete patient care.

We treat a variety of upper extremity conditions including, but not limited to:

Shoulder pain and movement limitation due to frozen shoulder, rotator cuff tear and repair, glenoid labrum tear and repair, shoulder impingement, bursitis, tendonitis, dislocation or subluxation, following shoulder replacement surgery, arthritis and other injuries including fracture.

Elbow pain and movement limitation due to tennis elbow, little league elbow, golfer’s elbow, cubital tunnel syndrome (nerve compression), dislocation fractures and dislocation of the elbow.

Wrist and Hand pain and movement limitation due to crush injuries and traumatic amputation of hand, fracture, tendon lacerations, nerve injuries, burns and wounds, carpal tunnel syndrome (nerve compression), Dupuytren’s contracture, Dequervain’s synovitis, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, fractures following falls and osteoarthritis.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Here at Meadows, we strive to create a personalized treatment plan in order to best serve your goals and needs based off your health history and diagnosis. Here is what you should expect on your first visit with us.

Arrive 15 minutes early to your appointment. Dress in comfortable clothing and shoes.

If applicable, bring your physician referral or prescription, insurance card, paperwork, ID, and co-payment.