The Outpatient Hand Therapy Clinic is part of the NEBH Hand Center. The clinic is staffed by Certified Hand Therapists with advanced education and training. Using the latest techniques, the Hand Therapists provide one-on-one therapy, specializing in the treatment of the hand and upper extremity. Treatment focuses on helping patients regain maximum use of the hand and upper extremity after injury, surgery, or the onset of disease.
Clinical services include:
- Examination and patient education regarding:
- Diagnosis/condition
- Joint protection/precautions
- Symptom management
- Task Modification
- Ergonomics
- Wound care
- Range of motion and strengthening exercises
- Scar management
- Edema control
- Sensory re-education
- Use of physical agent modalities
- Fabrication of custom splints for the purpose of
- Protection or rest of soft tissues
- Support of weak or absent musculature
- Correction of joint stiffness/increase range of motion
- Conditioning exercises for return to work
The Hand Therapy Clinic is open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. To make an appointment please call (617) 754-5618.