Hand Therapy
Hands-On Healing So You Can Feel Like Yourself Again
Hand therapy is a specialized area of therapy that treats pain, weakness, stiffness, and loss of function in the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder.
You use your hands and wrists every day, so persistent pain means frustration and a fractured quality of life. Whether your symptoms come from an injury, surgery, or a chronic condition, our dedicated clinicians are here to help you get back to doing the things you love. Every patient’s rehabilitation journey is different, and our team is here to make sure you get the support you need, with hands-on healing that helps you feel like yourself again, one relationship at a time.
With over 50 locations across Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Michigan, we’re proud to help individuals across the Midwest reduce pain and restore function.
Not sure if your symptoms point to hand therapy? Visit our Hand and Wrist Pain page to learn more about common causes and when to seek care.
What Conditions Can Hand Therapy Treat?
Hand therapy can treat a wide variety of conditions that cause pain, discomfort, and disruptions to everyday life. If you have pain but you’re unsure of the root cause, our team can help get to the bottom of the issue.
We help treat:
- ✓Carpal tunnel syndrome
- ✓Arthritis
- ✓Trigger finger
- ✓Tendon injuries
- ✓Hand and wrist fractures
- ✓Sprains and strains
- ✓Tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow
- ✓Nerve injuries
- ✓Repetitive stress injuries
- ✓Work-related injuries
- ✓Post-surgical recovery
- ✓Hand, wrist, and elbow pain
Our Personalized and Thorough Evaluation Process
Treatment starts with a comprehensive evaluation to help us understand your condition and recovery goals. From there, we develop a personalized care plan tailored to your needs, built collaboratively around your goals and your path to independence.
You can generally expect:
- ✓A comprehensive evaluation
- ✓A personalized treatment plan
- ✓One-on-one therapy sessions
- ✓A home exercise program
- ✓Progress monitoring and treatment adjustments along the way
Our Hand Therapy Treatments
Custom Splinting and Bracing
Support healing and protect injured tissues while you recover.
Therapeutic Exercise
Improve strength, flexibility, coordination, and function.
Manual Therapy
Hands-on techniques to reduce stiffness and improve mobility.
Scar and Edema Management
Help minimize swelling and improve healing after surgery or injury.
Patient Education
Strategies to protect your joints, prevent re-injury, and safely return to activities.
Benefits of Hand Therapy
Our dedicated care team is passionate about helping individuals and families experience the full spectrum of benefits hand therapy can offer:
Reduce Pain
Address the underlying cause of discomfort and improve daily function.
Restore Movement
Increase flexibility and range of motion in the hand, wrist, and arm.
Improve Strength
Build the strength needed for work, recreation, and everyday activities.
Promote Healing
Support recovery after surgery, injury, or chronic conditions.
Return to What You Love
Get back to work, hobbies, sports, and daily tasks with greater confidence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Hand therapy is a specialized area of therapy that treats the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder, helping people recovering from injury, surgery, or chronic conditions return to daily activities with confidence and ease.
If you’re dealing with pain, weakness, stiffness, or loss of function in your hand, wrist, elbow, or shoulder, whether from an injury, surgery, or a chronic condition like arthritis or carpal tunnel syndrome, a hand therapy evaluation can help identify the right path forward.
In many cases, a physician’s referral is required, especially if you plan to use insurance coverage. We recommend checking with your insurance plan and asking your doctor for a referral, and our team is happy to help guide you through the process.
Hand therapy is tailored to your comfort and healing stage. Techniques like manual therapy and splinting are designed to reduce pain and stiffness, not add to it. If anything feels uncomfortable, tell your therapist so your plan can be adjusted.
Many insurance plans cover hand therapy when it’s medically necessary and performed by a qualified therapist. Coverage varies by plan, so it’s important to verify your specific benefits before beginning treatment.
Get Back to Doing the Things You Love
If discomfort has been stopping you from enjoying the life you love, the team at Big Stone Therapies can help, with evidence-based treatment, personalized care plans, and a collaborative approach focused on your goals and independence. Contact your nearest Big Stone Therapies clinic today to schedule your hand therapy evaluation.
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