Wellness

HAND THERAPY

AT SSM HEALTH PHYSICAL THERAPY

The hand and arm are amazing, complex parts of the human body and essential for all of our self-care, work and leisure activities. When we lose function or have pain due to accidents, disease, repetitive stress and conditions from birth, a highly skilled and specialized approach is essential to restore our upper limbs back to normal.

At SSM Health Physical Therapy, our experienced hand therapists target the unique needs of individuals.

OUR THERAPY TEAM WORKS DIRECTLY WITH YOU AND YOUR REFERRING PHYSICIAN TO TREAT MANY CONDITIONS:

• Amputation/Replantation • Arthritis • Broken bones/fractures • Carpal tunnel syndrome • Congenital limb deficiency • DeQuervain’s syndrome • Dislocations and sprains • Dupuytren’s contracture • Joint replacement/reconstruction • Joint stiffness • Open wounds and burns • Pain • Repetitive strain, pulled muscles • Sports and work injuries • Swelling, numbness, tingling, weakness • Tendon injuries • Tendonitis, trigger finger • Tennis/Golfer’s Elbow

THERAPY CAN HELP

SSM Health Physical Therapy’s hand therapy team will work with you to create an individualized, comprehensive treatment program that is updated regularly so you can return to work, life and athletics as rapidly as possible.

SERVICES INCLUDE:

• Post-operative management of upper extremity • Custom orthoses for the upper extremity • Joint mobilization • Manual therapy • Wound and scar management • Edema management • Work simulation • Desensitization/Sensory retraining • Soft tissue treatments • Amputations and prosthetic training • Sports and musical instrument-specific therapy • Motor re-learning • Individualized strength and flexibility programs, functional retraining • Home exercise programs

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: SSM Health Physical Therapy - MAC West Clubhouse. Call 314.822.3205 or stop by the clinic for assistance scheduling. We look forward to serving the needs of you and your family!