We use our hands to express emotions, to tell a story, to meet and greet, and to wave farewell. Imagine, however, that each of these actions was accompanied with pain or lack of mobility. Intermountain's team of expert physical therapists and orthopedic specialists can help to ease hand, wrist, and elbow pain through proven methods and state-of-the-art resources. If you have struggled with carpel tunnel, sprained wrists, painful joints, cramping, torn muscles or other injury make an appointment to see an Intermountain physical therapist. We will work with you to develop a treatment plan unique to your needs, ensuring a happy, healthy, and pain-free future.

Hand, Wrist, and Elbow Injuries

Hand, wrist, and elbow injuries can result from overuse, degenerative changes, or traumatic injury. Intermountain Healthcare's Certified Hand Therapists (CHT's) have completed extensive training needed to evaluate and treat hand, wrist, and elbow injuries of all complexities. Because you use your hands for almost all of your daily activities these injuries can have a profound effect on your function and wellness. That's why we focus on providing the most comprehensive and up-to-date therapy interventions available.

Why chose an Intermountain Healthcare Certified Hand Therapist (CHT)?

Our therapists have completed a minimum of 4,000 hours of care related specifically to hand, wrist, and elbow injuries. Each CHT who works for Intermountain Healthcare has passed the nationally recognized hand therapy examination to give you and your physicians the peace of mind that you are in the right hands. 

What should you expect when you come to an Intermountain Healthcare hand therapy clinic?

We begin with a thorough evaluation of your hand, wrist, or elbow injury on the first visit to determine your limitations and needs. This often includes measuring your range of motion and strength, and assessing your pain. We teach you how to begin your road to recovery through a home exercise program. We discuss and set goals that you hope to achieve over the course of therapy, then we work towards accomplishing those goals through specialized therapy interventions. You can expect us to work closely with you and your physician to ensure the best outcomes possible.

What conditions do Intermountain Healthcare Hand Therapists Treat?

  • Arthritis
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome 
  • Tennis Elbow
  • Golfer's Elbow
  • Tendonitis/tenosynovitis
  • Wrist and elbow pain
  • Fractures of the fingers, hand, wrist, and elbow
  • Sports injuries to the hand, wrist, and elbow
  • Nerve compression in the wrist and elbow
  • Nerve pain and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
  • Tendon injuries and tendon lacerations
  • Crush injuries
  • Congenital hand conditions and deformities
  • Amputations

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