Therapy and Treatment Options
Hand and Upper Extremity therapy focuses on use of the shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand (upper extremity). Treatment can be done as part of an outpatient program and / or after surgery.
Goals for this type of physical therapy could include:
- Increased range of motion
- Decreased pain
- Strength
- Flexibility
- Specific skills (e.g. bathing, dressing, eating)
- Leisure skills (sports, music)
Why Choose Us?
At Cincinnati Children's, our therapists:
- Are trained in child development
- Have specialized training in hand therapy
- Deliver care in a child friendly environment
- Work directly with the physicians in our Hand and Upper extremity Center
