Certified Hand Therapy in Mount Kisco, NY
Pain, stiffness or lost movement in your hands can turn everyday tasks into a struggle, from buttoning a shirt to typing at work or gripping a tennis racket. Hand therapy targets these problems directly, giving you focused treatment so you can get back to the activities you enjoy.
At ProClinix Sports Physical Therapy & Chiropractic, our certified hand therapist uses proven techniques to reduce pain and swelling, restore range of motion, and strengthen the muscles of your hands, wrists and fingers. Whether you’re recovering from an injury, rehabbing after surgery, or managing a chronic condition like arthritis, we’ll help you regain function and move with less pain.
We welcome patients at our Mount Kisco, NY clinic on North Bedford Road. Call us to learn more, or read on to see how hand therapy can help you.
Common Reasons People Seek Hand Therapy at ProClinix
Many conditions respond well to hand therapy. Some of the most common ones we treat include:
Hand and Finger Fractures
A break in one of the small bones of your hand, finger or wrist can severely limit what you’re able to do. After a cast or splint comes off, stiffness and weakness often linger. Our knowledge of the hand’s complex anatomy helps us guide you safely back to full use.
Sprains and Strains
Sprains involve damage to a ligament, such as a sprained wrist or a jammed finger. Strains involve a muscle or tendon and are often linked to overuse. Both can cause pain, swelling and limited movement.
Tendon Injuries and Overuse Conditions
Repetitive gripping, typing or sports activity can irritate the tendons of the hand and wrist. Conditions like tendonitis, trigger finger and De Quervain’s tenosynovitis are common examples of repetitive stress injuries that respond well to hand therapy.
Hand Arthritis
Arthritis causes pain, swelling and stiffness in the joints. Rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune condition, often begins in the small joints of the hands. Osteoarthritis, which develops as joint cartilage wears down, frequently affects the thumb, fingers and wrist.
Nerve Injuries
Nerve conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome and cubital tunnel syndrome can affect the hand and arm. They typically cause pain, numbness, tingling or weakness, often in specific fingers.
Post-Surgical Recovery
If you’ve had surgery on your hand, wrist or fingers, therapy is a key part of healing. Post-surgical rehab protects the repair while helping you safely restore strength, motion and function.
The Importance of Hand Therapy in Finding Relief
Every hand therapy plan at ProClinix starts with a comprehensive evaluation. Your therapist will review your health history, listen to your symptoms and goals, and perform a hands-on assessment of your hand and wrist. This lets us build a personalized treatment plan around your specific needs.
The importance of hand therapy becomes clear when you see the range of effective treatments available. Our team uses evidence-based techniques to help you regain strength and mobility. Here’s what you can expect:
Manual Therapy
Manual therapy uses skilled, hands-on techniques such as joint mobilization and soft tissue work to ease pain and improve movement. It can be especially helpful for arthritis, stiffness after a fracture, and tendon injuries.
Pain Management Techniques
Heat and cold therapy, ultrasound therapy and electrical stimulation can help control pain and swelling. Managing these symptoms makes it easier and more comfortable to progress through rehab.
Customized Hand Therapy Exercise Programs
Therapeutic exercises improve your hand’s strength, flexibility, coordination and range of motion. Your therapist will guide you through exercises that target the specific muscles and tendons affected, along with a home program to keep your progress going between visits.
Splinting and Bracing
Supporting the injured area with a splint or brace can protect healing tissue and help prevent further injury. Your therapist will decide whether one is right for your condition. [Our certified hand therapist can fabricate custom thermoplastic splints (orthoses) for many common hand, wrist and elbow conditions.] We can also help you choose the right type and size if you’re considering an off-the-shelf option.
Ergonomics, Education and Prevention
We’ll teach you how to adjust daily tasks, work setups and sport techniques to reduce strain on your hands. Our ergonomic training and education help protect your results and lower the chance of the problem returning.
Discover the Importance of Hand Therapy for Yourself
At ProClinix Sports Physical Therapy & Chiropractic, hand therapy is about restoring your hand function and helping you live without pain. Whatever brings you in, our team will find the right solution for you.
Book your appointment today and get started on the road to recovery!
Your Next Steps…
Request An Appointment
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