Services

Hand Therapy

Twin Cities Orthopedics offers physical therapy and hand therapy at several locations throughout the metro area. Our facilities are equipped with the latest technology and equipment, and our therapists participate in numerous continuing education seminars to remain up-to-date on the latest treatment techniques.
Hand Therapy at Twin Cities Orthopedics caters primarily to acute and cumulative orthopedic and neurological trauma of the hand, wrist, shoulder and elbow.

Conditions our hand therapists treat include:

• Arthritis
• Fractures
• Dislocations
• Sprains
• Strains
• Nerve injuries & compressions (such as pre/post-operative carpal tunnel syndrome)
• Tendonitis
• Tennis elbow
• Tendon repairs
• Joint contractures.

Tools and techniques provided by our therapists include:

• Activity
• Adaptive/assistive devices
• Training in activities of daily living (ADLs)
• Behavior management
• Compressive therapy
• Desensitization
• Electrical modalities - TENS, NMES, Iontophoresis, HVPC
• Ergonomic modification
• Exercise - Range of Motion
• Manual therapy  - Joint Mobilization, Myofascial Release, Counterstrain
• Patient and family education
• Prosthetic referral
• Sensory re-education
• Splinting
• Standardized and non-standardized assessment tools
• Strengthening
• Thermal modalities - Hot Packs, Ultrasound, Whirlpool, Fluidotherapy, Paraffin
• Work conditioning
• Wound care/dressings/topical agents

We focus on range of motion and strength, and home exercise program instruction to enhance and maximize function. Our hand therapy team is comprised of specialty-trained occupational therapists who provide expertise in upper extremity rehabilitation and splinting. Our therapists are certified through the Hand Therapy Certification Commission Inc., by meeting extensive requirements and passing a certification exam.

Twin Cities Hand Therapy Locations

Burnsville         1000 West 140th St, Suite 201          952-808-3052

Coon Rapids     3111 124th Ave NW, Suite 200          763-717-4135

Coon Rapids     3833 Coon Rapids Blvd NW               952-456-7004

Edina               4010 West 65th St                            952-456-7000

Edina               6545 France Ave S, Suite 160            952-835-0750 

Fridley              8290 University Ave NE, Suite 200     763-957-5315

Maple Grove     9825 Hospital Dr, Ste 104                 763-520-7870

Otsego             8540 Quaday Ave NE                       763-441-0298

Plymouth          2855 Campus Dr, Suite 660              952-920-0970

Robbinsdale      3366 Oakdale Ave N, Suite 103        763-520-7870