Hand Therapy Melbourne, FL

Hand Therapy

Benjamin M.

Staff is VERY friendly and knowledgeable. Very caring people.

Ronald C

EXCELLENT THERAPY CARE I STRONGLY RECOMMEND IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW TAKE YOUR THERAPY AT AXIS PRO

Jean-Mario

I consider myself lucky to be in good hands and most definitely I will highly recommend AxisPro

Virginia T.

I would recommend AxisPro to anyone seeking help with injuries.

Jane C.

I would highly recommend AxisPro to anyone who needs physical therapy.

Kim

Mac is wonderful. I wasn't able to walk my dog a quarter of a block without severe pain in my back. After just one visit, I was able to walk around the block. He is the best physical therapist in Melbourne, FL!!!

Dwight

I have had several appointments with this facility and the staff is very friendly but more importantly, they maintain a direct relationship with each patient.

Hand therapy – a specialized form of occupational therapy at AxisPro Physical Therapy Melbourne, FL or Rockledge, FL

There are different specialties to occupational therapy, and hand therapy is one of them. Hand therapy focuses on treating orthopedic upper-extremity issues to optimize the functional use of the arm and hand. Hand therapy is used to treat several conditions surrounding the upper extremities, including but not limited to:

  • Sprains/strains
  • Fractures
  • Arthritis
  • Tendonitis
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Lacerations
  • Amputations

In general, hand therapy focuses on the biomechanical issues of upper-extremity conditions. It’s a patient-centered approach that addresses the needs of the patient, such as being able to lift objects, open a jar, or button a shirt.

There are several interventions that a hand therapist can make, in order to help you comfortably perform daily functions. This may include any combination of therapeutic exercises, mirror therapy, orthosis design, pain management, manual therapy, taping, ergonomics, or compression therapy. There are several activities that a hand therapist may have you perform in order to strengthen your upper extremity after an injury, such as working with putty, using a gripper, or using dumbbells.

There are several benefits to hand therapy, including:

  • Management of acute or chronic pain
  • Design and implementation of home exercise programs to increase motion, dexterity, and/or strength
  • Training in the performance of daily life skills through adapted methods and equipment.
  • Preventative, non-operative or conservative treatment
  • Customized splint fabrication for prevention or correction of injury
  • Desensitization following nerve injury or trauma
  • Sensory re-education after nerve injury
  • Conditioning prior to returning to work

Contact AxisPro Physical Therapy & Lymphedema Clinic for relief!

You feel better emotionally when you can comfortably engage in your hobbies and everyday activities. If you believe you could benefit from hand therapy, don’t hesitate to Contact Us or request an appointment today. AxisPro Physical Therapy & Lymphedema Clinic is ready to get you started on the path toward living a more enjoyable, comfortable, and functional life!