Hand Therapy and Upper Extremity Rehabilitation

Our Occupational Therapists specialize in treating the hand and upper extremity at Coastal Movement Specialists. Whether you are experiencing general arthritic pain, have had a traumatic injury, or are recovering from a hand or arm surgery, our occupational therapists are here to help you!

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Hand and Upper Extremity Conditions

We treat a wide range of injuries and conditions. Below are a list of our most commonly treated areas:

  • Our therapists are able to treat your trigger finger and help it go away without surgery. However if you have received surgery already, post surgery stiffness, scar tissue adherence, pain, and weakness is common. Our therapists can help address all of these concerns.

  • Is your hand falling asleep at night? Are you getting weakness in your thumb and with gripping? Our therapists can help decrease your nerve compression symptoms and help you regain your strength back.

  • Siffness and pain is common after a wrist fracture whether you needed surgery or not. Our therapists can help decrease your pain, swelling, and stiffness while increasing your strength and function in your hand.

  • Overusing your wrist flexors and extensors can lead to pain in your elbow where those muscles attach to. Our therapists can help decrease your pain and give you tools to make sure the pain does not return.

  • Common shoulder surgeries we treat are shoulder replacements and rotator cuff repairs

Our Process

Evaluation

Together, we evaluate any deficits, complaints, or pains you are experiencing. We take detailed measurements to be able to track progress over time. During this process, we collaborate on a plan to reach your desired therapy goals.

Treatment

We will set a plan of care and see you for an agreed upon amount of visits. Treatments include manual therapy such as stretching and massage and exercises to regain your range of motion, strength, and function.

Home Exercise Program

You will be given instructions on how you can work on your own at home which will help you speed up your recovery and therapy timeline.

Orthotic Fabrication

Our occupational therapists are trained in custom orthotic fabrication. Whether you need to be immobilized after surgery, need a splint to wear at night time to decrease pain, or need an orthotic to further your range of motion, our therapists can create custom orthotics to help you achieve these goals.

  • "I began visiting for a fractured ulna with a titanium plate. Could barely move or straighten my arm. 12 weeks later, I'm working with 5 lb weights which I never thought would be possible."

    -Former Client

  • "I went here to get treatment for arthritis in my arm. The results have been amazing"

    -Former Client

  • "Extremely professional, knowledgeable, caring, and competent at their craft"

    -Former Client

  • "I have been very happy with all of the staff that I have dealt with. Will be referring friends here."

    -Former Client

  • "Her therapy on my hand has helped me avoid surgery and gain mobility." "Since I am a pianist this therapy has been crucial for me."

    -Former Client