Boles, MO Hand Therapy
Boles, MO Hand Therapy. As humans we rely heavily on the use of our hands and arms to accomplish many of the tasks we encounter in our daily lives. This part of our body is exceptionally complex, made up of different types of joints, bones, and an intricate system of blood vessels, nerves, tendons, and muscles, all of which must move in coordination to allow the fine motor control needed to button a shirt, hold a pen, or answer the phone. When your medical condition or injury affects the use of your hand, wrist, forearm, or elbow, you need the skilled care provided by a Boles, MO hand therapist.
Skilled hand therapy can be the difference between a successful recovery and return to normal activities versus suffering from lasting complications, pain, and limitations. A well-designed hand therapy program will be individualized to your specific injury, with the objectives of protection and possible splinting, pain reduction, graded movement restoration, strengthening, and improvement of fine motor skills along with other hand, wrist, arm, and shoulder functions, making it possible for you to live, work, and play without pain.Axes Physical Therapy delivers quality hand therapy near you. Contact us today to get more information about our hand therapy program or to schedule your first appointment.
What is Hand Therapy?
Hand therapy is specialized type of occupational or physical therapy. Hand therapists address acute and chronic conditions of the fingers, hands, wrists, arms, and elbows. Hand therapy is used to improve your upper extremity comfort and function where needed.
Anatomy, physiology, and joint kinesiology principles are combined in hand therapy to understand and treat. Experienced hand therapists apply their extensive knowledge and understanding of how the human hand, wrist, forearm, elbow, arm and shoulder work together so that their patients can perform activities of daily living, go to work, or play sports. Hand therapists undergo continuous education on clinically researched best practices and medically proven approaches to managing upper extremity injuries. They utilize scientific evidence and work closely with the leading orthopedic and plastic hand surgeons in the Boles, MO. The exact treatment is always dependent upon the patient, their condition, and their goals.
Hand Therapists
A physical therapist or occupational therapist who has specifically trained in treating the hand, wrist, arm, elbow, and shoulder is a hand therapist. They are required to go through advanced education and have clinical experience treating the vast variety of conditions affecting the upper extremity such as traumatic injuries, chronic disease, musculoskeletal injuries, neurological conditions, and deformities.
Some physical and occupational therapists pursue and obtain advanced certification in hand therapy practices. These professionals hold the title of a Certified Hand Therapist – also known as a CHT. The CHT certification process is rigorous. That process includes three years of professional practice including 4,000 hours of upper extremity treatment and an intensive certification exam. In addition, hand therapists must qualify again every five years to maintain their certification.
Axes Physical Therapy is staffed by some of the most talented physical therapists and occupational therapists in the Boles, MO area, including several accomplished Certified Hand Therapists. Our dedicated CHT’s work continuously to meet the rigorous demands required to maintain their certification and bring the best hand therapy to all of Axes’ patients. We match each patient with the therapist who is best equipped to meet his or her hand therapy needs.
Hand Therapy Applications
Hand therapy treats upper extremity complains such as:
- Chronic conditions (i.e. osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis)
- Acute and chronic pain
- Swelling
- Joint injuries
- Fractures
- strains and sprains
- Joint dislocation
- Burns
- Tendon lacerations
- Post-surgical management and rehabilitation
- Tendonitis and tendonosis
- Compression syndromes (i.e. carpal tunnel)
- Nerve and neurological conditions
- Infections
- Amputations and limb and digit reattachments
Axes Physical Therapy Boles, MO treatment for your hand, wrist, or elbow complaint will be delivered with the expert care of a Certified Hand Therapist. In addition to the highly technical evaluation and treatment of your upper extremity injury, every Axes patient is treated with a comprehensive and personalized approach. We treat each patient entirely – from the source of your discomfort to the activities your condition has affected – with a focus on helping you reach your occupational needs. Our client-centered approach means that we prioritize your personal experience in your recovery. Your Boles, MO hand therapy specialist will formulate an intricate treatment plan based on your history, medical and surgical procedures (if any), and your expressed priorities and desires.
When you are trying to determine whether Boles, MO hand therapy is for you, think about what this treatment option can do for you. Hand therapy offers:
- A treatment solution that doesn’t require surgery
- Improved upper extremity function
- Management of acute and chronic pain
- Reduced sensitivity to nerve-related problems
- Recovery from tendon and nerve injuries
- Improved movement and strength
- Reduced stiffness
- New, modified ways to execute everyday activities
- Preparation to return to work
Boles, MO Hand Therapy Treatment
Hand therapy treatment is unique to each injury and patient. Your hand therapy treatment team will combine their knowledge of upper extremity structure and function with their in-depth understanding of your personal goals and priorities to provide you with the best therapy. Your personal treatment plan will be based on the cause and severity of your condition, the body parts that are affected, and your occupational and functional goals. Focus may be given to improving strength, reducing stiffness, managing pain, practicing movement, or preventing further medical complications like infection and improper healing.
Your Boles, MO hand therapist will make use of non-operative interventions, preventative care, and rehabilitation strategies to guide you back to the upper extremity function you find necessary in your daily life. Patients of all kinds, from those with simple isolated fingertip injuries, complex chronic conditions, and everyone in between all count on Boles, MO hand therapy to get back to the everyday tasks life demands – such as unlocking and opening doors – on top of the occupational tasks specific to their unique lives – such as performing work duties like typing and lifting and personal functions like holding a baby.
Hand therapy programs can include a host of different treatment methods. In order to receive the best results, it’s important that you take an active role in your Boles, MO hand therapy. Your hand therapist will carefuly discuss with you and consult with your medical providers to determine which treatments make the most sense and best meet your needs.
Hand therapy may include:
- Home exercises
- Education
- Functional activities
- Exercise
- Manual interventions
- Relearning muscle or neural movements
- Work simulations
- Laceration care
- Dexterity training
- Custom splinting
- Wound and scar care
Other care and treatment provided by Axes Physical Therapy are things such as:
- Herniated Disc Treatment
- Rotator Cuff Tear Treatment
- Running Injury
- MCL Tear
- ACL Rehabilitation
- Functional Capacity Evaluation
- Vertigo Treatment
- Total Knee Replacement Physical Therapy
- Vestibular Therapy
- Concussion Treatment
Hand Therapy Treatment Near Boles, MO | Axes Physical Therapy
You have a hand, wrist, arm, or shoulder injury or condition that makes it difficult to function in your daily life. Through our Certified Hand Therapists, Axes Physical Therapy’s hand therapy gives you access to the expert care and treatment that will restore the movement, flexibility, and strength necessary to accomplish the tasks you come across every day.
Finger, hand, wrist, forearm, elbow, arm, and shoulder conditions and injuries are often complex, and recovery can be challenging. Put your recovery in the hands of the leading Boles, MO hand therapists by scheduling an appointment with Axes Physical Therapy today. Our several locations that offer hand therapy are locally owned and operated, with this one conveniently located in the Boles, MO area. Contact us or request an appointment online today.