Hand Therapy
Your Health is in Good Hands at Ohio Valley
Our certified hand therapy and occupational therapy staff at Ohio Valley
provide a comprehensive approach to the treatment and rehabilitation of
the hands and upper extremities. Services include exercises, modalities,
work conditioning, and custom splinting. Our goal is to improve patients’
independence in everyday activities. Ohio Valley’s therapy staff
will work closely with your physician to provide a seamless continuum
of care, starting after you’ve been injured, you’re recovering
from surgery, or require any other assistance to return to your everyday life.
Ohio Valley offers a state-of-the-art outpatient rehabilitation facility
featuring large private treatment rooms, an open functional performance
area, and top-of-the-line technology and equipment.
Services We Offer
Our Hand Therapy & Occupational Therapy program specialties include:
- Upper extremity & hand rehabilitation
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Evaluation & treatment of injuries and disorders of the hand and upper extremity
- Arthritis
- Fractures & dislocations
- Carpal tunnel, cubital tunnel & other nerve injuries
- Tendon & joint injuries
- Muscle paralysis & weakness
- Industrial rehabilitation services
- Trigger finger
- Dupuytren’s Disease
- Muscle strains, tears & evulsions
- Tendonitis
- Custom splinting
- Dry Needling Technique is used for to treat due to upper extremity musculoskeletal
conditions such as elbow tendonitis (tennis elbow or golfer's elbow),
carpal tunnel syndrome, and shoulder impingement. Dry needling treatment
involves inserting very thin needles into myofascial trigger points, tendons,
and ligaments to stimulate healing, decrease pain, and improve function.