Specialists offer therapy to support upper extremity function
Too much tapping and typing on mobile devices has led to tendon strain for many smartphone users. Whether suffering from “texting thumb” or struggling with other pain in their hand, shoulder, elbow or wrist, patients have a team of specialists at Powers Health ready to help them resume function in their everyday life.
Powers Health certified hand therapists (CHT) bridge the gap between medical management of upper extremity conditions and recovery.
These specialists use techniques to treat a range of conditions, including:
- Amputations and re-plantations
- Arthritic/degenerative joint disease
- Compression-based and traumatic peripheral nerve injuries
- Fractures and dislocations of the upper extremities
- Multiple trauma injuries
- Overuse of the tendons, often caused by repetitive strain or aging
- Rotator cuff injuries and other shoulder issues
- Scar management
- Soft tissue sprains and strains
- Tendon lacerations and repairs
- Wound care
With locations on the campuses of Community Hospital in Munster, Powers Health Rehabilitation Center Therapy Services, St. Catherine Hospital in East Chicago and St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart/Portage, these dedicated therapists have extensive, specialized training in treating the intricacies of the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand.
Therapy is tailored to each patient, whether they suffer from chronic pain or whether they need post-surgical recovery or injury rehabilitation.
Services include:
- Joint, soft tissue and neural mobilization skills for the upper quarter, including instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM)
- Kinesiotaping
- Management of open or sutured wounds
- Pain management and edema control
- Range of motion, dexterity and strengthening for the upper quarter
- Sensory re-education and desensitization
- Static, dynamic and functional casting orthosis fabrication
A referral is needed for patients who may benefit from hand therapy. Talk with your primary care provider if you want to learn more. For more information on Therapy Services at Powers Health, click here.
