When a traumatic or repetitive injury or condition has affected your hands or arms, you need specialized rehabilitation. Our occupational therapists are highly skilled and trained in the evaluation and treatment of hand and upper extremity injuries.
Who can benefit?
Persons with:
Carpal tunnel syndrome and other nerve compression disorders
Hand trauma (lacerations, crushes and fractures)
Cumulative trauma and overuse (tendonitis)
Post-operative reconstruction (tendon and nerve repairs)
Repetitive stress disorders in the upper extremities
Loss of use due to stroke or brain injury
Services offered:
Make/fit splints and other orthotic devices
To increase range of motion
To improve protective, corrective or functional positioning
Manage pain from surgery, overuse and trauma
Teach edema control and scar management
Develop personalized activity programs
To improve functional use of hands and upper extremities
To increase strength, coordination, dexterity and range of motion
Retrain in daily living skills
Instruct in how to protect joints, conserve energy and simplify activities
Simulate work activities to increase tolerance and conditioning
Sensory re-education program (following nerve trauma)
Services available in Prince Frederick and Solomons
