Specialized Hand Therapy/HandCare in Ocala
Specialized Hand Therapy is provided by a skilled occupational therapist who, through study and experience, specializes in treating individuals with conditions affecting the hands and upper extremity.
Strive! Hand Care Divisions is located at the West Marion center and is staffed with therapists specializing in Hand Therapy. In fact, all of our hand therapists are nationally recognized as “Certified Hand Therapists”.
What is it For?
Specialized hand therapy treatment is limited to disease and injury of the upper extremity which may include, but is not limited to:
- Fractures of the wrist and hand
- Rheumatoid and osteoarthritis
- Dupuytren’s Disease
- Congenital deformities
- Tendon injuries
- Soft injury of hand, wrist and forearm
- Overuse (cumulative trauma) disorder
- Reconstruction secondary to spinal cord injuries and CVA’s
- Lymphedema
How Does it Work?
The main objectives of treatment are:
- Evaluation of strength, endurance, and coordinated motion of the wrist and hand
- Increase functional use of the upper extremity within the limits of the patient’s disability
- Decrease pain
- Fabrication of dynamic and static splints
Lymphedema Therapy Referrals
Specialized outpatient evaluation and treatment for complex swelling conditions. Compassionate, evidence-based care focused on swelling management, recovery, skin integrity, and patient self-management.
When to Refer:
- Upper extremity lymphedema
- Lower extremity lymphedema
- Head and neck lymphedema
- Post-mastectomy swelling
- Post-lumpectomy swelling
- Post-lymph node removal
- Following facial cosmetic surgery
- Generalized edema
Treatment May Include:
- Complete decongestive therapy
- Manual lymphatic drainage
- Compression bandaging
- Skin and wound care
- Home program and self-management educatable
- Post-surgical care
