Hand Therapy
Hand Therapy at FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers - Hermitage North
The value and use of our hands are priceless, and any loss of function through accident, disease, or injury may have a devastating effect on an individual.
Injury, surgery, or deformity of your hand can make everyday life frustrating. That’s why patients with hand problems require treatment from a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT). Hand therapy is physical and occupational therapy that focuses on the arm and hand. This specialized therapy is practiced by therapists with extensive experience and training.
We know that you want the very best treatment to assure maximal recovery. At FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers in Hermitage, TN, our Certified Hand Therapists (CHT) have completed at least five years of post-graduate clinical experience, including 4,000 hours or more in direct hand therapy practice. They have also passed a comprehensive test of advanced clinical skills. Our Certified Hand Therapists (CHT) specialize in the areas of the shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand.
The Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) credential gives assurance that the physical therapist has achieved the highest level of competency within their profession and stays up to date with all the latest advances in their field.
FYZICAL’s HAND THERAPISTS ARE CERTIFIED TO TREAT (ENDS ABRUPTLY)
Hand therapy works on more than just hand injuries. Hand therapy at FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers in Hermitage, TN, assists patients with a variety of conditions impacting the function of their arms and hands. This includes injury, illness, amputation, post-op rehab, and preventative care.
- Amputations (Traumatic and Non-Traumatic)
- Arthritis
- Burns
- Congenital anomalies
- Crush injuries
- Fractures
- Dislocations
- Nerve damage
- Tendon injuries & lacerations
- Overuse syndromes and repetitive strain injuries
HAND THERAPY CONCENTRATES ON THE FOLLOWING AREAS
- Prevention of dysfunction
- Restoration of function
- Reversal of the progression of the pathology
SPLINTING
Our CHT is able to fabricate numerous custom splints right on site. You will also receive excellent education in the proper use and maintenance of your splint to ensure the maximum benefit and recovery.
OUR CUSTOM SPLINTS ARE DESIGNED TO ASSIST
- Congenital deformities
- Decrease muscle tone (for children with Cerebral Palsy, traumatic brain injury, neurological injury)
- Increase range of motion (movement)
- Increase stability of affected joints
- Maintain functional position
- Post-surgical needs or positioning
HERE ARE A FEW OF THE CUSTOM SPLINTS OUR CHT IS ABLE TO MAKE
- Boutonniere Deformity
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- CMC Supports
- Crush Injuries
- DeQuervain’s Tenosynovitis
- Dupuytren’s Contracture
- Elbow Fractures
- Flexion Contractures
- Mallet Finger
- Metacarpal Fractures
- Severe Tendon Injuries
- Swan Neck Deformity
- Trigger Finger
- Wrist Fractures
Hand Therapy to Improve Function
The aim of hand therapy is to help you accomplish your daily tasks more easily with greater functionality in your hand or arm.
That’s why your physical therapist here at FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers in Hermitage, TN takes the time to listen to you about your daily life. Then, they focus your hand therapy to help you reach those goals.
Treatment Approaches
This specialized field uses various treatment approaches to rehabilitate each patient’s condition, restoring functionality, reducing pain, and helping you overcome limitations.
- Exercises to improve range of motion
- Exercises to strengthen the arm and hand
- Adaptive tools and practices
- Heat and/or cold therapy
- Scar management
- Manual therapy
- Nerve desensitization
It all begins with a consultation. Your hand therapist determines the approaches that will work best for your condition and establishes a schedule for your therapy. As you improve, your hand therapy modalities are adjusted to be certain you continue to get better.
Here at FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers – Hermitage North, our skilled and compassionate hand therapists offer tailored treatment plans to support your healing journey. If you need hand therapy, contact us today for the specialized physical therapy you require.