Hand & Occupational Rehabilitation

Samaritan North's Hand and Occupational Therapy department is committed to restoring the functional use of injured hands, wrists and elbows. Occupational therapists have considerable skill in developing individualized programs for regaining movement, strength and function.

Services include:

• Custom designed fabrication of splints and fitting of braces
• Treatment modalities: whirlpool, ultrasound, paraffin, electrical stimulation, heat and cold packs
• Exercises for strengthening, range of motion, joint mobilization and functional coordination.
• Adaptive techniques and work simplification