Hand Therapy at University Hospitals Can Help Maximize Independence and Quality of Life

Certified hand therapists at University Hospitals help patients with injuries, illness or health conditions that affect the joints and soft tissues of the upper extremity from the shoulder to the hand. Working with occupational therapists, referring physicians and the physical medicine physicians, our highly skilled hand therapists treat patients with conditions such as:

• Arthritis
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• DeQuervain’s tenosynovitis
• Fractures
• Golfer’s elbow
• Instability of shoulder, elbow, wrist or hand
• Lacerations
• Nerve injuries
• Repetitive strain injuries
• Rotator cuff injuries/repairs
• Tendon injuries/repairs
• Tendonitis
• Tennis elbow