Our hand therapists are occupational and physical therapists who specialize in the rehabilitation of hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder conditions and injuries. They’ve passed a rigorous examination, and work closely with physicians and surgeons. Our goal is to decrease or eliminate symptoms and improve movement so your child can get back to being a kid.

Our certified hand therapists and specialist treat many conditions that often cause pain, swelling and limited movement.

We see a full spectrum of conditions — far too many to list here. The conditions we treat vary depending upon the location and providers selected. Don’t see a condition listed? Call us.

• cerebral palsy
• developmental disabilities
• fractures (broken bones), dislocations and sprains 
• hand and upper extremity deformities and disabilities
• muscular strains, tears and separations
• neuromuscular disorders (e.g., arthrogryposis multiplex congenita, muscular dystrophy, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, multiple sclerosis)
• sports injuries
• tendon, nerve and soft tissue injuries
• trauma
• wounds and infections

We offer comprehensive services, which may vary depending upon the condition and location:

• activities of daily living (ADL) training (to help with basics like eating and bathing)
• adaptive/assistive device training (to help with the use of any device that makes it easier for a child to perform a function)
• biofeedback techniques (to train the mind to control pain)
• desensitization (to reduce hypersensitivity, or extreme sensitivity, in the hand)
• electric stimulation therapy (also called "e-stim") (to promote healing and relieve muscle pain)
• manual and compression therapy (hands-on therapy and compression garments to reduce swelling and improve circulation in the legs)
• pain management
• sensory re-education (to restore the sense of touch and control)
• splinting, fitting and positioning (to help with hand stabilize injuries)
• therapeutic exercise
• ultrasound therapy (using sound waves to reduce pain and inflammation, and help with healing) 

At Nemours, your child benefits from a team approach to care that may include board-certified pediatric surgeons, physicians and certified hand therapists — all specifically trained in kid-friendly care. Our hand therapists each have a minimum of five years of experience that includes 4,000 hours of mentored time.

Regional Pediatric Hand Therapy Highlights

Services, programs and care teams differ at each location. Call for details.