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Adult Rehabilitation - Hand Therapy

Hand therapy is a specialty area of occupational therapy that helps patients perform daily activities after suffering from an injury or disease related to the forearm, wrist, hand or finger.

Goal
Increase patient’s ability to perform daily activities by:

  • Decreasing pain
  • Increasing motion
  • Improving strength

Beneficial for patients with:

  • Traumatic bone, nerve or tendon injuries
  • Nerve compressions
  • Arthritis
  • Tendonitis

Treatment may include:
Splinting, motion exercises, stretching, strengthening, postural retraining, nerve gliding and work-related therapy.

Therapists:
Our staff of occupational therapists, including a specially certified hand therapist (CHT), is highly skilled.

 

A CHT:

  • Has a minimum of five years clinical experience including thousands of hours in hand therapy.
  • Has passed a comprehensive test on care of the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand.
  • Is committed to ongoing professional development and recertification.

Referrals:
All you need is a referral from your doctor, doctor’s assistant or nurse practitioner. Call us to set up your initial appointment.


Contact Us

Rehabilitation Center - CentraCare Health Plaza
1900 CentraCare Circle
St. Cloud, MN 56303

Phone Numbers:
Rehab Center - Adult
(320) 229-4922
Neck & Back Program
(320) 229-4922
Rehabilitation Medicine Physicians
(320) 229-4944
Pediatric Rehabilitation
(320) 229-4976

Inpatient Rehabilitation - St. Cloud Hospital
1406 Sixth Avenue North
St. Cloud, MN 56303
Phone: (320) 251-2700, ext. 55740

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