The Hand Arthritis Program offered by Desert Hand Therapy is designed to increase awareness, promote health, and improve independence with daily activities. Through the utilization of manual therapy, exercise, splinting, and patient education, the program helps participants minimize arthritis symptoms while becoming more independent in their daily living. It also supports overall wellness.
Although the program is primarily intended for individuals with arthritis, those suffering from inflammatory or systemic disorders such as lupus or fibromyalgia may also benefit from participation. The program is covered by most insurances, and prior authorization is performed. A valid physician’s script is required for participation.
How Our Arthritis Program Improves Health, Wellness, and Mobility
What are the hand arthritis program details?
Therapeutic interventions are designed to decrease
symptoms
• Splinting
• Modalities
• Manual Therapy
• Pain Management
• Stretching
• Range of Motion(Home Exercise Program)
Continuation of therapeutic intervention in
addition to:
• Joint Protection education
• Energy Conservation/Work Simplification
Techniques
• Activities of Daily Living Modification
• Adaptive Equipment as needed
• Wellness (exercise and pain control)
Continuation of program until goals are met and
ensure independence of home exercise program
• Strengthening
• Return to daily and work activities with use of
techniques taught in program