Hand & Upper Extremity Rehabilitation
Hand therapy is a highly specialized branch of physical and occupational rehabilitation focused entirely on the intricate structures of the upper extremity. At Erlanger Hayes Hand Center, our therapy programs are seamlessly integrated with our surgical workflows to maximize functional recovery and restore lifestyle mechanics.
The human hand is composed of a complex network of bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, nerves, and blood vessels working in absolute anatomical alignment. Following a traumatic injury, surgery, or the onset of a degenerative disorder, expert therapeutic intervention is paramount to prevent permanent stiffness, manage scar formations, and safely rebuild terminal grip strength.
Our Integrated Approach to Healing
What sets Hayes Hand Center apart is the proximity and absolute collaboration between our board-certified hand surgeons and our rehabilitation staff. Because our therapy space is located inside the medical complex, clinical observations are updated continuously. If an orthotic modification or an alteration to a dynamic movement protocol is required, therapists and physicians synchronize instantly, mitigating secondary complications and saving critical recovery time.
Explore Our Specialized Therapy Overview
Select an option below to learn more about our clinical staff, custom rehabilitation laboratories, and advanced therapeutic workflows:
Our Hand Therapists
Meet our licensed specialists who have earned the prestigious Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) designation via rigorous clinical milestones.
Meet the Clinicians →Our Facility
Step inside our dedicated rehabilitation suite equipped with specialized clinical modalities, technology, and assessment tools.
Explore the Clinic →Splinting & Orthotics
Learn about our on-site laboratory where custom static, dynamic, and progressive thermoplastic orthoses are molded directly to the patient.
View Custom Lab →Conditions Treated
Review the comprehensive spectrum of upper extremity conditions we rehabilitate, from acute trauma care to arthritic management.
See Treatable Conditions →What to Expect During Your Therapy Evaluation
Your journey begins with an exhaustive baseline assessment. A specialized therapist will carefully review your operative reports, evaluate skin and wound healing margins, measure active and passive ranges of motion, test sensory nerve responses, and document objective swelling values. Using this precise data baseline, a customized rehabilitation progression map is developed in absolute harmony with your lifestyle goals.