Helping You Restore Strength, Function, and Comfort to Your Hands and Upper Extremities
You use your upper extremities–your hands, wrists, elbows, and shoulders–constantly throughout the day. From buttoning up a shirt to bringing in groceries, your upper extremities are crucial in helping you complete daily tasks. So when pain or weakness affects this part of the body, you want to resolve it as quickly as possible!
At Platinum Physical Therapy in Ashland and Norfolk, our hand and occupational therapists offer personalized, one-on-one care to help you regain strength and function in your hands, wrists, and shoulders. Ultimately, we want to help you return to the activities you love more easily.
Upper Extremity Conditions We Treat
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Tingling or numbness in the hand caused by pressure on the median nerve.
Tendonitis and Bursitis
Inflammation that causes pain and limits movement.
Arthritis
Joint stiffness and discomfort, particularly in the hands and fingers.
Fractures and Dislocations
Injuries that can impact mobility and require guided rehabilitation.
Rotator Cuff Injuries
Shoulder pain or weakness, especially with lifting or reaching.
Tennis / Golfer’s Elbow
Pain from overuse of forearm muscles and tendons.
Nerve Injuries
Conditions that affect grip strength or cause sensory changes.
Post-Surgical Recovery
Support after hand, wrist, or shoulder surgery to promote healing and restore function.
Personalized Hand and Occupational Therapy Programs to Help You Find Relief
Our hand and occupational therapists create personalized care plans that target your specific symptoms and goals, whether returning to work or completing household chores with ease.
Here’s how we help:
Pain Management
- Gentle exercises, manual therapy, and modalities to relieve pain and inflammation.
Mobility Exercises
- Techniques to help restore range of motion and improve movement.
Strengthening Exercises
- Targeted exercises to build grip strength and support functional movement.
Fine Motor Skill Training
- Activities to improve coordination for tasks like writing, buttoning, or using tools.
Splinting
- Custom orthotics to support or protect healing structures and improve alignment.
Ergonomic and Activity Modifications
- Adjustments to reduce strain and prevent reinjury during work or daily life.
The Compassionate, Personalized Care You Deserve
At Platinum Physical Therapy, we believe that recovery is personal–and that’s especially true when managing issues in your upper extremities. Our hand and occupational therapists take the time to understand your needs, listen to your concerns, and build a plan that fits your lifestyle.
Whether you’re living with chronic pain, recovering from surgery, or healing from an injury, our team is here to help you regain control, confidence, and comfort in your hands, wrists, and arms.
If upper extremity pain or dysfunction is holding you back, hand therapy and occupational therapy can help you feel stronger and more capable every day. Call us today to schedule your first appointment, and let’s work together to restore your function and improve your quality of life!