Hand Therapy
Maximizing upper extremity function to allow those with upper extremity conditions to participate in meaningful activities and occupations
Hand therapy blends art and science into the treatment of upper extremity conditions and injuries. Certified hand therapists are highly trained in evaluation and intervention techniques for those with a variety of conditions affecting the upper extremity, including elbow, wrist, and hand, to allow people to gain independence and return to valued activities of daily living.
Our services
The UIC OT faculty practice hand therapy services align with our Community-Engaged Scholarship of Practice (SOP) vision to provide collaborative, occupation-based care for adults and children experiencing difficulty with upper extremity movement, pain, strength, sensation, and function. Intervention may include tailored therapeutic exercise, activity modification, adaptive equipment use, fabrication of custom orthoses, and simulated home and work task training. Hand therapists ensure that clients are involved in the decision-making process and goal setting so that therapeutic activities are aligned with meaningful occupations.
Diagnoses that hand therapists can treat include:
- Fractures
- Tendon injuries
- Nerve injuries
- Surgical repairs
- Tendinitis
- Arthritis
- Repetitive use injuries
- Compression injuries
Our location
55th & Pulaski Health Collaborative
Occupational therapy services in the clinic are provided at the UI Health 55th & Pulaski Health Collaborative.
Questions?
Questions?
To obtain more information about our services, referrals and appointments, contact Megan McCray.
You can contact Megan at:
Email mccmeg@uic.eduÂ
Phone 312.355.2129
Fax 312.355.3588