REHABILITATION SERVICES
Hand Therapy
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Beverly Hospital
85 Herrick Street
Beverly, MA 01915
978.922.8943
978.524.7975 TTY
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Addison Gilbert Hospital
298 Washington Street
Gloucester, MA 01930
978.283.4001, ext. 141
978.481.6733 TTY
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Beverly Hosptial at Danvers
480 Maple Street
Danvers, MA 01923
978.304.8700
978.304.8016 TTY
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Since your hands are so important in all areas of activities of
daily living, leisure and work, you want to be guaranteed of
receiving the most skilled care possible. Certified hand therapists
have at least 5 years of clinical experience, 4000 hours or more of
hand specialty experience and have passed a comprehensive exam in
hand/upper extremity rehabilitation. They also must remain current
with changes in hand therapy practice and re-certify every 5 years.
Working with a certified hand therapist will assure you of
receiving the best possible outcome for your individual
situation.
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Our certified hand therapists work with you, your surgeon,
primary care physician or rheumatologist to formulate a plan of
care to meet your goals. We strive to improve the function of your
hand/upper body to improve your overall quality of life. Your
therapist may evaluate and treat you in areas such as range of
motion, swelling, pain, strength, wound and scar, and
function.
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Clinical Evaluation
Your occupational therapist will evaluate you for the
following conditions:
- All fractures, dislocations, or sprains of the
hand/wrist/elbow/shoulder
- Dequervains
- Dupuytren's release
- Joint contractures
- Lateral/medial epicondylitis
- Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
- Peripheral nerve compressions including carpal tunnel, cubital
tunnel syndrome and radial nerve palsy
- Sports injuries
- Tendon and nerve injury and repairs
- Tendonitis
- Work related injuries
- Wounds
Therapeutic Treatment
Based upon your evaluation, a plan of care will be developed which
may include the following interventions:
- Adaptive equipment education
- Customized splinting
- Desensitization programs
- Edema management including manual edema mobilization
- Functional retraining
- Kinesiotaping
- Modalities including low level laser
- Pain management
- Scar and soft tissue mobilizations
- Therapeutic exercise programs
- Wound care
Major health insurance companies cover most components of the
Hand Therapy Program. Please check with your insurance
carrier to insure eligibility for reimbursement.
Quotes
"The staff was very helpful, professional and caring. They
answered my many questions well and in detail." - VS
