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    Hand Therapy Program
     
    New England Rehabilitation Hospital's Hand Therapy program provides a comprehensive approach to impairments of the upper extremity. Our occupational therapists utilize a variety of modalities and splinting for pain relief and protection, patient education regarding usage, appropriate condition-specific exercises and techniques for modifying daily activities to promote wellness and reduce trauma. Our program provides quality care for a variety of orthopedic, neurological and cumulative trauma conditions, pre and post-operatively, in addition to specializing in therapy for osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
     
    Therapy begins with a thorough individualized evaluation. Therapists communicate regularly with primary care and referring physicians to ensure quality care and to promote success.
     
    Treatment Includes
     
    Pain Relief
    • Moist Heat
    • Fluidotherapy
    • Ultra Sound
    • Paraffin
    • Topical anti-inflammatory treatments
    • Stretching and manual techniques
    • Ice

     
    Splinting
    • Protects
    • Prevents Deformity
    • Relieves pain
    • Maximizes range of motion

     
    Exercise
    • Condition specific programs
    • Maximizes range of motion
    • Increases strength
    • Inhibits recurrence of symptoms
    • Prevents Deformity

     
    Joint Protection and Postural Education
    • Promotes functional independence
    • Addresses ergonomics with daily activities
    • Reduces risk of deformity and symptom recurrence
    • Promotes Overall Wellness

     
    Technology Utilized at NERHP
    • BTE Work Simulator
    • Bioness
    • Saeboflex
    • Hand Mentor
    • Biofeedback

     
    The goals of the NERHP Hand Therapy Program are to enable patients to:
    • achieve maximum function with minimal pain.
    • equip each patient with knowledge of self-management strategies to promote lasting wellness and independence.

     
    Referral Process
    • To make a referral or for additional information, please call: (207) 662-8272
      or (207) 775-4000.


 

 
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