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The primary focus of the occupational and physical therapists at Hand to Shoulder Center of Wisconsin is to provide each patient with the best possible care and functional outcome! At Hand to Shoulder Center of Wisconsin, we offer a state-of-the-art facility with friendly faces, compassionate professionals, and a comfortable nature-friendly setting. Services offered are doctor/patient consultation and evaluation, occupational and physical therapy services, in-office surgical procedures, and operating surgical options at Woodland Surgery Center, Appleton Medical Center, Theda Clark Hospital, St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton, WI and at Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Specialists of Green Bay, WI. Hand therapy is the art and science of rehabilitation of the upper limb, which includes the hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder. It is a merging of occupational therapy and physical therapy theory and practice that combines comprehensive knowledge of the structure of the upper limb with function and activity. Using specialized skills in assessment, planning and treatment, hand therapists provide therapeutic interventions to prevent dysfunction; restore function and/or reverse the progression of pathology of the upper limb in order to enhance an individuals ability to execute tasks and to participate fully in life situations.

Extra Phones

TollFree: 888-383-3039

Hours

Regular Hours

Mon - Fri:	8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat - Sun	Closed

Categories

Physical Therapy Clinics, Clinics, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Rehabilitation Services

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Location

The Appleton clinic is conveniently located south of the Timber Rattler's Stadium on Casaloma Drive. Exit off Hwy 41 on Exit 139 and travel west to Casaloma Drive.

Amenities

The Center's therapy department located in the Appleton location consists of a large team of highly skilled occupational and physical therapists providing specialized treatment of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. Services provided include customized one-on-one evaluation and treatment including manual therapy, fabrication of custom splinting/orthoses, therapeutic exercises, and modalities to provide you with the best possible outcome. A variety of techniques and tools may be used in therapeutic intervention with hand and upper extremity patients, including but not limited to: Biofeedback techniques BTE machine (specialized exercise equipment for therapist to customize work & activity motions with specific hand tools with resistance) Desensitization Design and /or selection of adaptive/assistive devices Ergonomic and activity modification in home, work, school or leisure Exercise (AROM, PROM, tendon & nerve gliding) Functional activity Joint protection instruction/energy conservation instruction Manual therapy Modalities (ultrasound, TensPro, light therapy-cold laser, TENS, NMES) Scar management Splint/orthoses design, selection, fitting, fabrication and training Wound care

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