Is hand pain putting a damper on life?
- Category: General, Rehabilitation
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- Written By: Boulder Community Health
Our hand therapists can help!
Hand pain is more than just annoying. It can make even simple activities — such as opening doors or tying your shoes — difficult or even impossible.
Our hand therapists with Outpatient Rehabilitation can help you heal and regain maximum use of your injured hand or an upper extremity. Whether your symptoms are longstanding or from a recent injury, hand therapy can treat your symptoms and teach you self-management for lasting results.
Specialized training
BCH Outpatient Rehabilitation hand therapists, including a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT), are Occupational Therapists (OT) with advanced training and experience in the treatment of hand, wrist, forearm and upper arm conditions:
• Arthritis
• Burns
• Epicondylitis (tennis and golfer’s elbow)
• Fractures/crush injuries
• Pinched nerves (carpal tunnel, cubital tunnel, radial nerve, thoracic outlet)
• Strains or sprains
• Tendinitis
• Tendon and nerve injuries
• Trauma/amputation
• Trigger finger
Each patient is given a customized program that may include:
• Non-surgical management
• Post-surgical care
• Home program instruction
• Hands-on treatment to increase motion and decrease pain
• Strengthening and endurance exercises
• Custom splinting
• Wound care
Our hand therapists can also help you with specialized hand skills needed for activities and hobbies, including rock climbing, playing musical instruments, sports, gaming, crafting and tool use.
Schedule an appointment, today! Call 303-415-4400.
Boulder Community Health's Hand & Upper Extremity Therapy is housed within Outpatient Rehabilitation at Community Medical Center, located at 1000 W. South Boulder Rd, Suite 210, in Lafayette. A referral from your provider may be required for insurance coverage. Please check with your insurance company for more information, or call us to assist you.