Are you scheduled for hand, wrist, or shoulder surgery? While you may be focused on the surgery now, it’s also important to consider the rehabilitation afterward. Repairing the affected tendons is a crucial part of restoring the full functionality of the affected joint. And the specialization of a Certified Hand Therapist is critical to regaining full use of the hand after the complex surgery of repairing a torn or cut tendon. We are the areas only clinic with Board Specialty Certification in Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist and Hand Therapy. This makes Ozark PT Specialists your proven choice for addressing your these complex issues, and getting you back to living the life you want to live!
Your upper extremities–which include your shoulders, wrists, and hands–are incredibly complex joints with many small, interconnected tendons, muscles, and ligaments. Furthermore, we use these joints every day, often for small tasks that we take for granted, such as brushing our teeth, preparing meals, or getting dressed.
At Ozark Physical Therapy Specialists in Mountain Home, AR, we understand that you want to restore the functionality of these joints as quickly as possible. Our Certified Hand Therapist and occupational therapist team will utilize a customized, evidence-based approach to maximize your recovery process, helping you restore your mobility of your hand, while protecting the affected tendons as they heal, so you can safely return to the activities you love.
What to Expect After Upper Extremity Surgery
Depending on the nature of your surgery, you may be required to wear a splint for 3-6 weeks to avoid overstretching the tendons as you heal. Our hand therapists & occupational therapists can provide you with activity modification strategies to help you adjust to the splint if needed.
However, once the splint comes off, you’ll still need to continue rehabilitation. You’ll have limited mobility in the affected area, and stretching and strengthening the tendons will be necessary to ensure you restore full functionality. Our team will provide you with a tailored exercise program that addresses your needs and goals.
As you work through your rehabilitation program, our team will monitor your progress and adjust the exercises as needed. We’ll also work with you on functional training to help you relearn the fine motor skills necessary for many activities of daily living.
Finally, we’ll let you know when it’s safe to return to your favorite activities. The length of time you’ll spend on rehabilitation varies based on the nature of your surgery. You’ll likely have your full strength back after 12 weeks, but it can take up to 6 months to restore the full range of motion. Our occupational therapists can give you a detailed, personalized timeline.
Learn More about Tendon Repair at Ozark Physical Therapy Specialists
If you’ve recently had surgery on your upper extremities, or if you’re scheduled for surgery in the near future, request an appointment at our Mountain Home, AR physical therapy clinic to learn more about our tendon repair rehabilitation program!
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