Hand therapy can relieve pain and improve function in the hand and wrist.
Your therapist will teach you exercises to promote healing and how to change your behavior or movements to reduce injury. He or she may apply a splint or other tool to restore your hand function. At home, you will need to follow an exercise program, which will be based on your individual needs.

Doctor examines a patient's hand

Benefits of Hand Therapy

Hand therapy can help patients with many conditions, including:

  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Tendon injuries
  • Trigger finger
  • Tennis elbow / golfer’s elbow
  • DeQuervain’s tendinitis
  • Sprains or strains of the hand (fingers, wrist)
  • Extensor tendon injuries
  • Mallet finger
  • Hand and thumb arthritis
  • Dupuytren’s contracture
  • Fractures and dislocations
  • Amputations
  • Post surgical care
  • Custom splinting

Length of Appointments

A therapy session is typically 60 or 90 minutes long.

Most patients initially require therapy two to three times per week. However, your therapist will decide the length of treatment based on your evaluation

Hand Therapy Locations

Mercy Ambulatory Care Center

3669 Southwestern Blvd
Orchard Park, NY 14127

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St. Joseph Campus

2605 Harlem Road
Buffalo, NY 14225

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Exterior of Mount St. Mary's hospital

Mount St. Mary's Health Center Lockport

6001 Shimer Drive
Lockport, NY 14094

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