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Our hand occupational therapists specialize in diagnosing and treating injuries and conditions of the upper extremity (hand, wrist, elbow, arm, forearm and shoulder).
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Sometimes your hands hurt. Maybe your fingers tingle. Or there’s a sharp, burning pain in your wrist or palm. Maybe the pain comes and goes — or it never goes away.
Your hands do so much during the day that when they hurt, even the simplest tasks like tying your shoes, opening a jar or sending a text can make you flinch. Maybe an injury or chronic condition, like arthritis, is causing the pain. Or maybe you’re recovering from a surgery. Overusing your hands when playing a sport or doing your job can also cause discomfort.
Cleveland Clinic’s certified hand occupational therapists may be able to help. This team of specialists treat problems with your hands, elbows, arms and shoulders. They’ll work with you to find ways to ease your pain.
Our hand occupational therapists specialize in diagnosing and treating injuries and conditions of the upper extremity (hand, wrist, elbow, arm, forearm and shoulder).
Your therapist works closely with your primary care provider, orthopaedic surgeons and plastic surgeons to create a personalized treatment plan for you. They often sit in on appointments with these other specialists to understand the details of your condition.
Waiting to get help can be frustrating. At Cleveland Clinic, we try our best to get you into therapy as soon as possible after you contact us.
Every hand is different, and no injury or condition is the same. Your therapist will put together a custom treatment plan based on your specific needs and personal goals.
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Lots of things can make your hands hurt and not work well, like:
When you meet with one of our hand occupational therapists for the first time, they’ll want to know if you have any of these conditions. They’ll take a detailed health history and want to know if you’ve had surgery. They’ll may also ask:
Our hand occupational therapists work closely with your primary care provider and other specialists to give you the most comprehensive treatment. Your team might also include:
Our healthcare providers see patients at convenient locations throughout Northeast Ohio.
After your therapist has figured out what’s going on, they’ll put together a personalized treatment plan with your needs and goals in mind. Your plan may include:
Depending on your condition, your therapy plan might also include:
Throughout your treatment, we’ll measure your progress according to your goals, like:
Even the smallest, everyday tasks can be exhausting and frustrating when your hands hurt or don’t work like they should. Therapy can often get things back on track again. Our expert hand occupational therapists know what to do to help you find relief as fast as possible.
Getting an appointment with Cleveland Clinic hand occupational therapists is easy. We’re here to help you get the care you need.
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