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.

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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

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Meet our Hand Therapists

My therapist is very professional, helpful, concerned about me and my progress, which has me very close now to our goals. The facility is state of the art. It's a pleasure to go there for treatment.

Survey feedback For Antoinette Hook, OTR/L, CHT, Lead Hand Therapist

Have had therapy in the past at Summit, and have always enjoyed my experience there with all staff members.

Survey Feedback

The medical staff, OT staff and registration staff have consistently provided a welcoming, encouraging environment.  I would recommend Summit Ortho to others and have already shared with others.

Survey Feedback For Mary Smith, OTR/L, CHT

Overall very friendly and customer/patient-service focused.  Pleasant and friendly.

Survey Feedback

I am still working at achieving my mobility goals. I cannot say enough positive things about your dedicated staff.

Survey Feedback For Ray Coyle, OTR/L

You guys are the best in the industry and when I need to have more work done I'll be back.

Survey Feedback For Gregory Rife, OTR/L

Therapist is concerned about not pushing me beyond my comfort level. I appreciate the ongoing feedback on my progress and enlisting my husband in my treatment efforts.

Survey Feedback For Gregory Rife, OTR/L

Evaluation techniques:

  • Range of motion
  • Grip and pinch strength with comparison to “average” norms
  • Sensation
  • Functional dexterity
  • Edema/swelling

Conditions treated:

  • Fractures
  • Repaired tendons, or nerves
  • Repetitive strain disorders
  • Tendon transfers after a nerve injury
  • Soft tissue injuries
  • Nerve compressions
  • Wounds and/or infections
  • Dislocations/sprains
  • Sport or work injuries
  • Arthritis

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