Post-Surgical Hand and Wrist Rehabilitation in Brooklyn, NY
POST-SURGICAL HAND THERAPY
After surgery.
Carefully moving forward.
Recovery after hand, wrist or elbow surgery often requires both protection and well-timed movement. A Certified Hand Therapist can help translate surgical precautions into a practical rehabilitation plan.
Request an appointmentUNDERSTANDING THE CONDITION
What you may
be noticing.
Recovery concerns may include swelling, sensitivity, scar restriction, limited tendon gliding, weakness, stiffness and difficulty returning to work or self-care. The timing and type of therapy differ substantially across procedures.
TREATMENT AT SOBROOK
How hand therapy
may help.
Treatment respects your surgeon’s protocol and may include custom protective orthoses, edema and scar management, controlled exercises, movement retraining, functional activity practice and staged strengthening as healing allows. Communication with the surgical team matters.
Do not advance movement or resistance beyond your surgeon’s restrictions. Fever, unusual redness, wound drainage, sudden loss of movement or severe increased pain may need urgent medical advice.
Explore Certified Hand Therapy ↗QUESTIONS
Frequently asked
questions.
Why does hand therapy follow a specific protocol?
Different repaired structures tolerate different stresses as they heal. Carefully timed movement and protection can help minimize complications while supporting function.
Can splints be customized after surgery?
Yes. When indicated, a certified hand therapist may fabricate or adjust an orthosis to protect healing tissues and accommodate changes such as swelling.
Let’s make a plan for your hands.
Talk with our team about your symptoms and daily goals.