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      The Hand Institute is now closed. I wish to thank all of my patients for the many years of providing therapy for so many. I have met so many wonderful people over the past 42 years of being a therapist and appreciate the opportunity to have met you all.

    We are leaving our PO box, email address and phone active for another few months for medical records requests. Best wishes to you all.

    Services: Wrist and Hand

    Cheryl Kunkle, assisting a patient with a Hand/Wrist issue. All of our aide's, are fitted professionally. All of our aide's, are fitted professionally. All of our aide's, are fitted professionally.

    Wrist and hand injuries are very common, being the second most common cause of work related injuries.

    Wrist and finger fractures, tendonitis, arthritis, trigger fingers and carpal tunnel syndrome are common diagnosis treated at The Institute for Hand and Upper Extremity Rehabilitation .

    We provide a comprehensive evaluation, followed by a specified treatment plan to address all of the patient's needs.


    Wrist/Hand Diagnoses and Treatment

    One of the most complex components in the body are the hand and wrist. The hand is complex due to its high level of sensibility and combined motion patterns. Many bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles contribute to the function of the hand and wrist.

    Most hand and wrist diagnoses are treatable, including:

    • Sprains
    • Fractures/dislocation
    • Repetitive strain injury
    • De Quevains syndrome
    • Burns
    • Replantations
    • Contractures or stiffness
    • Arthritis
    • Sudeks Atrophy
    • Tendonitis
    • Tendon rupture/laceration
    • Post surgical repair/amputation
    • Ganglion
    • Inflammatory conditions
    • Carpal tunnel syndrome
    • Nerve compression
    Absolutely Wonderful

    Testimonial: 2018-08-27
    "Linda and her staff are absolutely wonderful. They are compassionate, caring, patient, supportive, professional and a delight to be around. Physical therapy is hard but I always looked forward to my sessions because we had fun and I knew I was receiving great care. I have a very complicated case and while seeing her after my third surgery I had to make the difficult decision to have a finger amputated.

    She was instrumental in helping me make the right decision then recover emotionally and physically from the amputation. She is very knowledgeable and explained everything to me so I understood my injury, the healing process and how each exercise would help me.

    Each patient gets one on one care every session and given a treatment plan tailored to them individually instead of just a standard set of exercises for a given injury. I highly recommend her for anyone needing hand or upper extremity physical therapy." -   Dina P