About Tendon Repair & Post-surgery Rehab
Common surgeries in the elbow, wrist and hand involve repair of the vast
amount of tendons and ligaments in these areas. Depending on the type
and extent of your surgery, your physician will recommend physical
therapy to help you recover completely from your surgical procedure.
The fingers, hand and wrist are very tightly packed with tendons, ligaments and intricate structures. This means that swelling is very common in these areas after surgery and can become quite stiff leading to loss of range of motion, gripping, dexterity and normal functioning of the fingers, hand, wrist or elbow.
How occupational therapy helps
We work closely with your physician and their protocol to ensure a
complete recovery from your surgical procedure. Our gentle and
specialized hands-on therapy manages the swelling in your fingers, hand,
wrist or elbow. The better this swelling is controlled, the faster
your recovery can be. Per your surgical rehab protocol, we will
progress your range of motion and eventually begin strengthening of the
affected areas.
Our goal is to make sure you have a complete recovery with good use of your fingers, hand, wrist or elbow for everyday tasks. For more details on our post-surgical rehab program, call us today!
