Hand Therapy
Southeast Georgia Health System has both a physical therapist and an occupational
therapist who specialize in the rehabilitation of injuries to the upper
extremities. People who may benefit from seeing one of these therapists
include those with:
- Simple fingertip injuries
- Fractures of fingers, hands or wrists
- Complex hand, wrist or elbow surgeries or replanted extremities
- Chronic conditions, such as arthritis
- Neurological conditions, such as stroke
What to Expect
During your first visit with one of our physical and/ or occupational therapists,
you can expect them to complete a thorough assessment of your injury and
to work with the orders and protocols forwarded by your physician. Our
team has expertise with manual therapy techniques and will use appropriate
modalities/adjunct therapies to help speed your healing process. These
techniques include, but are not limited to:
- Ultrasound
- Fluidotherapy
- Paraffin wraps
- Electrical stimulation
Additionally, our therapists utilize documented job descriptions and duty
lists along with your personal interests to help them guide your care
and get you back to work and to the recreational activities you enjoy.