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Hand Therapy Program
New England Rehabilitation Hospital's Hand Therapy program provides a comprehensive approach to impairments of the upper extremity. Our occupational therapists utilize a variety of modalities and splinting for pain relief and protection, patient education regarding usage, appropriate condition-specific exercises and techniques for modifying daily activities to promote wellness and reduce trauma. Our program provides quality care for a variety of orthopedic, neurological and cumulative trauma conditions, pre and post-operatively, in addition to specializing in therapy for osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Therapy begins with a thorough individualized evaluation. Therapists communicate regularly with primary care and referring physicians to ensure quality care and to promote success.
Treatment Includes
Pain Relief
- Moist Heat
- Fluidotherapy
- Ultra Sound
- Paraffin
- Topical anti-inflammatory treatments
- Stretching and manual techniques
- Ice
Splinting
- Protects
- Prevents Deformity
- Relieves pain
- Maximizes range of motion
Exercise
- Condition specific programs
- Maximizes range of motion
- Increases strength
- Inhibits recurrence of symptoms
- Prevents Deformity
Joint Protection and Postural Education
- Promotes functional independence
- Addresses ergonomics with daily activities
- Reduces risk of deformity and symptom recurrence
- Promotes Overall Wellness
Technology Utilized at NERHP
- BTE Work Simulator
- Bioness
- Saeboflex
- Hand Mentor
- Biofeedback
The goals of the NERHP Hand Therapy Program are to enable patients to:
- achieve maximum function with minimal pain.
- equip each patient with knowledge of self-management strategies to promote lasting wellness and independence.
Referral Process
- To make a referral or for additional information, please call: (207) 662-8272
or (207) 775-4000.
New England Rehabilitation Hospital's
Occupational Therapy Hand Specialists
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Ann Stanton MS, OTR/L, CHT
Ann Stanton has over 15 years of experience in occupational therapy and has been at New England Rehabilitation Hospital since 2005.
Ann is a Certified Hand Therapist who has specialized in hand therapy with a focus in arthritis rehabilitation since 2000. Before coming to Maine she served as Assistant Director of a rheumatology and hand therapy practice in New Haven, CT.
Ann received her Masters Degree in occupational therapy from Tufts University.
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Ann Stanton and Hilary Hayner offer a team approach
to provide comprehensive care for their patients.
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Hilary Hayner MS, OTR/L, CLT
Hilary Hayner received her Masters Degree in occupational therapy from the University of New Hampshire and has been at New England Rehabilitation Hospital since 2006.
Hilary has a special interest focus in orthopedic hand rehabilitation and is a Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT). She collaborates with the Maine Medical Center’s Breast Care Center in Scarborough, ME to provide education and treatment for individuals with lymphedema.
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