Hand Therapy

Hand Therapy

Our hand therapy services are provided by an experienced, skilled, Certified Hand Therapist.

Excel Physical Therapy’s Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) specializes in the evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions of the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand. Our CHT will work one-on-one with patients using the most advanced, evidence based technique to treat both operative and non-operative diagnoses. A typical hand therapy program may include:

  • Evaluation and treatment
  • Hands on manual therapy
  • Strength and endurance training
  • Splinting (custom and prefabricated)
  • Kinesiotaping
  • Scar and pain management
  • Edema control
  • Wound care
  • Home exercise program and education


Common Diagnoses

Our team has experience treating a multitude of injuries and ailments. Conditions that we common see include:

  • Arthritis
  • Broken bones/fractures
  • Burns and scars
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Cuts, infections and open wounds
  • Dislocations and sprains
  • Jammed fingers and joints
  • Joint stiffness
  • Pain in the hand/arm
  • Post-surgical procedures
  • Repetitive strain, pulled muscles
  • Sports-related injuries
  • Swelling, numbness, tingling, weakness
  • Tendon injuries
  • Work-related injuries


Get started!

If you were prescribed to see an occupational therapist for hand therapy or if you have any hand or wrist pain that has been untreated for too long, don’t delay getting started! Our CHT team will get you back to full function as safely and quickly as possible.

EXCEL’s hand therapy services are offered at our Springfield office. Give us a call or request an appointment online today!

No prescription? No problem.

You can start physical therapy without a prescription or referral from a doctor, through a program called "Direct Access." Even better, it's usually covered by insurance. Give us a call, we're happy to check your coverage for you.