Hand Therapy

Hand therapy is a specialized area of therapy focused on treating a wide variety of conditions, illnesses, and injuries; while emphasizing improved functional ability. Therefore, treatment is specific to the individual.

Hand therapy requires specialization because of the anatomic complexity of the hands and upper extremities, and the ability to fabricate splints and orthotics. In fact becoming certified in hand therapy (a CHT) requires a minimum of 5 years of clinical experience and at least 2,000 hours of direct practice in hand therapy. There are two "CHT's" on staff at Northwest Hand Therapy.

Some of the areas we treat include:

• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Wrist sprains and fractures
• Tendonitis
• Osteoarthritis
• Hand pain and numbness
• Muscle and tendon problems
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Dupytren's disease
• Thumb pain
• Hand dysfunction after a stroke or any other neurological condition
• Scar management
• Post-surgical treatment foremost to any surgery in the hand or upper extremity

Some of the specialized services we provide:

• Splinting
• Myofacial release
• Joint protection / body mechanics
• Injury specific strengthening
• Nerve mobilization
• Ergonomics
• Modalities for pain control and improved function
• Treatment of movement impairments