Desert Hand and Physical Therapy provide excellent upper extremity rehabilitation of all conditions of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. We manufacture custom braces and splints and pride ourselves on excellent quality and service. Every office of Desert Hand and Physical Therapy employs a full-time Certified Hand Therapist. Meeting the criteria for becoming a CHT is no simple task. Therapists practice a minimum of three years in the field of OT or PT and must pass a difficult examination to achieve certification.

Desert Hand and Physical Therapy is an occupational and physical therapy provider for patients with injuries or surgeries to the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. A unique aspect of our therapy services is the manufacturing of custom splints and braces for patients with dislocation, arthritis, tendinitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, and most post-operative, upper extremity conditions. We fabricate over 200 splints or braces per month and pride ourselves on competitive pricing, excellent quality, and same-day service (with appropriate authorization from the insurers).

Desert Hand and Physical Therapy is dedicated to helping injured workers return to their job as quickly as possible. The rehabilitation team includes the patient, doctor, therapist, employer, adjuster, and in some cases the nurse case manager. At Desert Hand and Physical Therapy, we understand the importance of working together, and communicating with the team often and effectively as we manage the patient’s therapy needs.

Our therapists take a team approach with patients to develop treatment programs to return them to an active lifestyle. We focus on decreasing your symptoms. We aim to improve your mobility, strength, coordination, and balance, and enhance appropriate movement patterns. Our purpose is to provide you with the tools necessary to perform your sport with complete confidence.

We strive to work with your surgeon to ensure the best possible outcome. We understand that surgery can cause fear and apprehension, leaving you feeling uncomfortable and unsure of what steps to take. Our licensed professionals will assist you throughout your recovery process. Our therapists will be able to put your fears at ease and give you clear direction so that you make progress. Our goal is to help you return to your highest possible function.

Chronic pain can be unsettling and it can affect all aspects of your life. We take a unique approach to assist you in managing your pain and working towards improving your ability to do activities. We have a variety of tools to assist you throughout the process. We collaborate with you and your doctor so that we can choose the best treatment options for you.

Our certified practitioners will work with your goal in mind to develop a plan for the utilization of Dry Needling. We will ensure safe application to address your problem areas. Dry Needling is used for many pathologies. Some of the more common problems we treat are acute or chronic pain, tendinitis, plantar fasciitis, spinal pain, frozen shoulder, headaches, carpal tunnel, and scar management.

Our therapists are trained to assess for fall risks. We implement appropriate treatment plans to promote fall prevention. We work with you to improve your balance and awareness. If you are experiencing dizziness you may have vertigo (BPPV). Our licensed therapists can treat your symptoms and provide you with an appropriate treatment plan.