Hand Therapy
At Summit Orthopedics, we work closely with the physicians to provide state of the art treatment techniques. Hand therapists bridge the gap from medical management of upper extremity conditions to successful recovery, allowing individual to function normally in their daily lives.
Therapy Care during COVID-19
- We are currently operating in a reduced/essential staff model to do our part in the fight against this virus.
- We are offering video visits as well as a limited number of in-person visits in Eagan and Vadnais Heights for those with urgent needs due to conditions such as a recent surgery, fracture, or dislocation.
Advanced Hand Therapy Expertise
Hand therapists provide non-operative interventions, preventative care and post-surgical rehabilitation for a wide variety of upper extremity disorders. A hand therapist employs years of experience, a team approach, techniques and tools, custom splint/orthotic fabrication for management of pain, swelling, wound and scar care.
Schedule an appointment with one of our hand therapy experts at one of our convenient Minneapolis/St. Paul hand therapy clinic locations.
Appointment Scheduling: 651-968-5201
Meet our Hand Therapists
Evaluation techniques:
- Range of motion
- Grip and pinch strength with comparison to “average” norms
- Sensation
- Functional dexterity
- Edema/swelling
Conditions treated:
- Dupuytren’s Contracture (also known as palmar fasciitis)
- Carpal tunnel
- Tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow
- Trigger finger
- Ganglion Cysts
- Shoulder, elbow, wrist or finger stiffness
- Amputations
- Burns or frostbite
- Traumatic or cumulative arthritis
Ask the Experts: Hand and Wrist Video Library
15 videos in this series
- What is a Hand Surgeon?
- Hand Arthritis: When to Seek Help
- What is Carpal Tunnel?
- Child Arm and Wrist Fractures
- Does tennis elbow just happen in those who play the sport?
- My finger won't straighten. What is wrong?
- Alternatives to Surgery for Hand Arthritis
- Tips to Safely Remove a Ring
- Hand Pain That Interrupts Sleep
- Will cracking knuckles cause arthritis?
- Treatment Options for Dupuytren's Contracture
- Hand Safety Using a Snowblower
- Preventing Hand Injuries When Gardening
- Typing and Carpal Tunnel
- What is open reduction and fixation?
Hand, wrist, and elbow articles
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How Do You Recognize Hand and Wrist Tendinitis?
Summit hand and upper extremity surgeon J.P. Delaney, M.D., discusses how you can recognize hand and wrist tendinitis.
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Can You Break Your Hand Without Realizing It?
Summit hand and upper extremity surgeon J.P. Delaney, M.D., explains whether you can break your hand without realizing it.
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Four Hand Stretches You Might Not Have Tried Before
Summit hand therapist Jared Venier, OTR/L, tells you how to maintain strength and flexibility with some hand stretches you might not have tried before.
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Snow-Shoveling Tips to Protect Your Hands and Wrists
Summit hand therapist Jared Venier, OTR/L, shares some snow-shoveling tips to help you protect your hands and wrists.
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How to Wrap Your Wrist
Kathryn Milbert, OTD, OTR/L, one of Summit’s registered and licensed occupational therapists, gives tips on wrapping your wrist the right way.
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Simple Hand-Strengthening Exercises
Registered and licensed occupational therapist Kathryn Milbert, OTD, OTR/L, shares some easy ways to improve your hand strength at home.