Hand Therapy Treatments
Whether you’re recovering from surgery, healing after an injury, or dealing with ongoing pain, our team is here to help you get back to doing what you love.
At Alaska Hand Rehabilitation, we specialize in the evaluation and treatment of conditions affecting the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. Our occupational therapists create individualized treatment plans designed to reduce pain, restore movement, improve strength, and help you return to work, sports, hobbies, and everyday life.
Many of our therapists are Certified Hand Therapists (CHTs)—clinicians who have completed thousands of hours of advanced training and passed a rigorous certification exam in upper extremity rehabilitation. This specialized expertise allows us to provide exceptional care for even the most complex injuries and conditions.
40+
Founded in Anchorage
Why Choose Us
For over 40 years, Alaska Hand Rehabilitation has been helping Alaskans recover from injuries, surgeries, and conditions affecting the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. Our experienced occupational therapists combine specialized expertise with compassionate, 1:1 care to help every patient regain function, reduce pain, and return to the activities that matter most.
From your first visit, our focus is on understanding your goals. Whether you’re hoping to return to work, get back to your favorite hobby, compete in your sport, or simply complete everyday tasks without pain, every treatment plan is personalized to support your recovery.
We believe the best outcomes come from collaboration. Throughout your care, we work closely with referring physicians, surgeons, and other healthcare providers to ensure clear communication, coordinated treatment, and continuity of care. At the same time, we believe an informed patient is an empowered patient. We take the time to educate you about your condition, answer your questions, and provide the tools and guidance you need to continue making progress beyond the clinic.
What We Provide
Recovery looks different for everyone, which is why we take a personalized approach to every patient we see. During your initial evaluation, we take the time to understand not only your injury or condition, but also your goals, lifestyle, and the activities that matter most to you.
Your treatment plan is designed to reduce pain, restore movement, improve strength, and help you regain confidence in your everyday life. Depending on your needs, treatment may include therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, custom splint fabrication, adaptive equipment, activity modification, and patient education.
When appropriate, we also collaborate with physicians, employers, schools, case managers, attorneys, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care and the best possible outcome for every patient.
Comprehensive Evaluations
Every successful treatment plan begins with a thorough evaluation. During your first visit, your therapist will assess your condition, discuss your symptoms and goals, and identify the factors contributing to your pain or limited function.
Our evaluations look beyond the injury itself. We consider how your condition affects your work, hobbies, sports, and everyday activities so we can develop a treatment plan tailored to your lifestyle and recovery goals.
When appropriate, we also perform ergonomic assessments to identify movements, workstations, or repetitive tasks that may be contributing to your symptoms. These assessments can be completed on-site or simulated within the clinic to help prevent future injury and support long-term success.
If you’re unsure where to start, our team is here to help.
Treatment of Varied Diagnoses
Alaska Hand Rehabilitation maintains a wide diversity of referral sources. We become involved in the assessment and treatment of many types of trauma and overuse injuries that impact the lives of our patients. Our team also offers expertise in custom splint construction for protection or mobilization, along with a variety of adaptive devices for those with challenges in independent function.
Corporate & community services
One of our goals is to educate the community — including employers and employees — about what we do. Over the years, we’ve seen a tremendous increase in awareness of ergonomics issues and Repetitive Strain Injury. This has been in large part due to extensive education via newspaper articles, television, and word-of-mouth. As a result, we have also seen changes in attitudes of employers, physicians, the insurance industry, and the public. There is an increased willingness to optimize worker comfort and avoid the high costs of treatment and loss of productivity.
To continue this improved awareness, we also offer presentations on:
- Overuse/Repetitive Strain Injury & Alternatives to Reducing the Frequency of These Injuries
- Assisting with Risk Assessment`
- Encouraging Injury Prevention & Early Management