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Ancillary Services

Hand Therapy

Twin Cities Orthopedics offers physical therapy and hand therapy at several locations throughout the metro area. Our facilities are equipped with the latest technology and equipment, and our therapists participate in numerous continuing education seminars to remain up-to-date on the latest treatment techniques.
Hand Therapy at Twin Cities Orthopedics caters primarily to acute and cumulative orthopedic and neurological trauma of the hand, wrist, shoulder and elbow.

Conditions our hand therapists treat include:

• Arthritis
• Fractures
• Dislocations
• Sprains
• Strains
• Nerve injuries & compressions (such as pre/post-operative carpal tunnel syndrome)
• Tendonitis
• Tennis elbow
• Tendon repairs
• Joint contractures.

Tools and techniques provided by our therapists include:

• Activity
• Adaptive/assistive devices
• Training in activities of daily living (ADLs)
• Behavior management
• Compressive therapy
• Desensitization
• Electrical modalities - TENS, NMES, Iontophoresis, HVPC
• Ergonomic modification
• Exercise - Range of Motion
• Manual therapy  - Joint Mobilization, Myofascial Release, Counterstrain
• Patient and family education
• Prosthetic referral
• Sensory re-education
• Splinting
• Standardized and non-standardized assessment tools
• Strengthening
• Thermal modalities - Hot Packs, Ultrasound, Whirlpool, Fluidotherapy, Paraffin
• Work conditioning
• Wound care/dressings/topical agents

We focus on range of motion and strength, and home exercise program instruction to enhance and maximize function. Our hand therapy team is comprised of specialty-trained occupational therapists who provide expertise in upper extremity rehabilitation and splinting. Our therapists are certified through the Hand Therapy Certification Commission Inc., by meeting extensive requirements and passing a certification exam.

Twin Cities Hand Therapy Locations