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Hand TherapyIn Louisville, Evansville & Southern Indiana

Hand therapy is defined as the science and art of assessment and rehabilitation of the upper limbs.

Experiencing pain or discomfort within your hand or wrist can make simple tasks and day-to-day life difficult. Whether it's caused by a sudden injury or overuse over time, physical therapy can be an excellent course of treatment for regaining strength and range of motion. The exercises and stretches that a physical therapist guides you through can help you achieve a pain free life. Beyond helping you heal and recover from a condition or injury, physical therapy gives you the knowledge and training to help prevent any further injury or worsening conditions. It can change your life and help you get back to being active.

Common Causes of Hand and Wrist Pain

A variety of conditions can cause pain within the hand or wrist such as arthritis or carpal tunnel syndrome. Often sports that require repetitive wrist or hand motions such as tennis or baseball can result in stress on the wrist and hands which can lead to pain or more serious injuries. This can also occur with patients who have jobs that require repetitive hand motion such as typing or painting. Additionally, wrist and hand pain is often the result of a sudden injury like a fall that can sprain the muscles or cause bruising. If the injury is serious it can even cause a fracture which can sometimes be difficult to diagnose in the hand and wrist.

Exercises for Hand/Wrist Pain

Whatever the cause of your hand or wrist pain, a physical therapist can give you exercises and stretches to help heal and strengthen your hand. Simple hand motions such as practicing a thumbs up or squeezing a ball can help with mobility and building strength after an injury. With a physical therapist, they can guide you through more complicated exercises like resistance training for better strength and range of motion.

When to Get Physical Therapy Treatment

While some hand or wrist injuries can be healed with rest and ice, if the pain is persistent or there is swelling or loss of mobility, it is important to seek out medical care. Physical therapy can be helpful in both the diagnosing and treatment of any hand or wrist problems. Whether you are recently injured, looking for post surgery rehabilitation, or wanting to improve your strength or mobility, Prorehab can help.

ProRehab's Certified Hand Therapists (CHT) have a minimum of five years of advanced clinical skills and therapy, including over 4,000 hours in hand therapy practice, and also have passed a comprehensive test in advanced clinical skills. The CHT credential offers assurance that our therapists have achieved the highest level of competency and maintain their CHT credential through extensive recertification.

Hand Therapy works to relieve pain in the hands, wrist, or shoulder due to:

  • Traumatic injuries
  • Fractures & dislocations
  • Sports injuries
  • Tennis elbow/lateral epicondylitis
  • RTC tendonitis
  • Arthritis
  • Carpal & cubital tunnel, thoracic outlet syndrome, & other nerve entrapment disorders
  • Amputations
  • Burns
  • Wounds
  • Tendon & nerve injuries
  • Dupuytren’s contracture
  • Complex regional pain syndrome/RSD
  • Shoulder, elbow, wrist & hand pain
  • Postoperative care of shoulder arthroscopy

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Our therapists custom fit hand, elbow and shoulder orthotics that can be remolded as your condition changes. Individual treatment plans can include a combination of wound care, range of motion and strengthening exercises, edema management, scar and soft tissue massage, arthritis management, sensory re-education, joint protection principles and more.

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Hand Therapy Locations

Boonville, IN Physical Therapy

3070 Warrick Dr
Boonville, IN 47601
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Bowling Green, KY – North Physical Therapy

1945 Scottsville Rd.
A-3
Bowling Green, KY 42104
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Evansville, IN – East Physical Therapy

415 Crosslake Drive
Suite B
Evansville, IN 47715
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Evansville, IN – West Physical Therapy

5625 Pearl Drive
Suite 100
Evansville, IN 47712
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Haubstadt, IN Physical Therapy

10294 South 150 East
Haubstadt, IN 47639
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Henderson, KY Physical Therapy

702 Barret Boulevard
Suite B
Henderson, KY 42420
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Louisville, KY – Highlands Physical Therapy

3052 Bardstown Road
Louisville, KY 40205
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Poseyville, IN Physical Therapy

7 W Main St
Poseyville, IN 47633
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TriState Orthopedic Surgeons Physical Therapy

225 Crosslake Dr
Evansville, IN 47715
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Vincennes, IN Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy

2121 Willow Street
Vincennes, IN 47591
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • A physical therapy visit lasts about 40-60 minutes. The actual contents of the visit vary based on your diagnosis/need, but typically what happens is:

    1. You check in with the receptionist, make any appointments necessary, and we discuss your health insurance benefits with you.
    2. You go into the gym. You can change clothes if you need to, then begin therapy.
    3. You perform 6-8 various exercises and stretches. These can include therapeutic band exercises, light body weight exercises, or minimal weights. The stretches will promote strength, stability, improved range of motion, and pain relief.
    4. We can initiate other techniques to include manual work, taping, cupping, and dry needling as needed.
    5. The therapist makes recommendations based on your progress. These can include altering the frequency of visits, making additions/alterations to your home exercise plan, or things to do before your next visit.
  • We recommend budgeting 40-60 minutes for a typical therapy session. The only exception to this will be your first visit, which can take about 20 minutes longer due to the physical therapy evaluation your therapist will provide. We also recommend showing up about 10-15 minutes early to your first visit. This way, you can complete the paperwork before your visit time and streamline the process.

  • If we are asking you to do something that is hurting too much, let us know! Physical therapy should not be severely painful. It is not common to be so sore that patients are in pain or it affects their daily life. If this ever happens during or after an appointment, let us know and we will adapt your program.

  • During your initial evaluation, your therapist may ask you a number of questions to determine what the cause of your pain is. This can include questions about your sleep habits, activity level, and work environment. They will also ask for a medical history, and then typically ask direct questions about where and when you experience pain.

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