Hand Therapy

The use of our hands is a highly valued trait, and any loss of function can have a devastating effect on a person’s quality of life.

For those recovering from hand surgery or an upper quarter of the body accident or injury, everyday activities such as eating, dressing, or using a computer may seem challenging, if not impossible.

Certified Hand Therapists (CHT’s), despite the name, aren’t just hand specialists. CHT’s are upper quarter rehabilitation specialists, encompassing the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder.  In large part, due to the recognition that our body doesn’t function in an isolated manner but rather in unison with other joints.

Hand Therapy Rehabilitation

ProActive Physical Therapy offers hand and upper extremity rehabilitation services at three of our outpatient clinics. With a staff of certifed hand therapists and physical therapists, ProActive has one of the most qualifed and experienced hand teams in the greater Tucson area.

Our hand therapists are experts in evaluating and treating highly complex hand and upper extremity injuries and conditions. For individuals experiencing pain and/or loss of function in their hand, elbow, or shoulder because of recent surgery, acute injury, or chronic condition, such as arthritis, our hand therapists will help guide them towards a full recovery.

Hand therapist will work closely with the physician to provide a continuum of care. This often starts within days of the injury or surgery right through the patient’s return to work and/or productive lifestyle.

Our Hand Therapists provide comprehensive care for their patients:

Our Hand Therapists are uniquely qualified to treat the following conditions:

• Carpel tunnel syndrome
• Tendonitis (tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, or trigger finger)
• Osteo and rheumatoid arthritis
• Rotator cuff tears
• Joint replacements
• Upper extremity sprains/strains
• Fractures
• Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS)

When appropriate, we design custom splints to ensure the protection of joints during the healing process or splints that improve motion of the hand and fingers.