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Hand Therapy in North Palm Beach

Certified hand therapy for the wrist, hand, and upper extremity — one of the most precise and specialized areas of rehabilitation.

CHT — Certified Hand Therapist on staffIn-clinic — Custom splints fabricated on-siteSurgeon — Coordinated post-op protocols
Hand Therapy

Surgical-grade precision for the body's most intricate tool.

Led by certified hand therapist Laura Drumm, CHT, our hand therapy program brings surgical-grade precision to rehabilitation of the hand, wrist, and upper extremity. From custom-fabricated splints to post-operative tendon protocols, every detail of care is tailored to the fine mechanics of how you grip, pinch, lift, and live.

CHTCertified Hand Therapist on staff
In-clinicCustom splints fabricated on-site
SurgeonCoordinated post-op protocols
Hand Therapy at First Rehabilitation of North Palm Beach
What's Included

Every Angle of Hand Therapy

01

Carpal Tunnel & Nerve Conditions

Conservative and post-surgical care for nerve compression, with activity modification that lasts.

02

Arthritis Management

Joint protection strategies, adaptive techniques, and pain-relieving modalities for arthritic hands.

03

Tendon & Fracture Rehabilitation

Careful, protocol-driven recovery after tendon repair, fracture, and complex hand surgery.

04

Custom Splinting & Orthotics

Precision-fabricated splints made in-clinic to protect healing structures and restore function.

05

Post-Surgical Hand Recovery

Coordinated care with area hand surgeons for seamless recovery from surgery to full function.

Why It Matters

Why a Certified Hand Therapist matters

The CHT credential requires thousands of hours of specialized upper-extremity practice and a rigorous national examination — it's one of the most demanding certifications in rehabilitation. It's also why area hand surgeons refer their post-operative patients specifically to certified hand therapists: after tendon repair or fracture, moving too soon risks the repair, and too late costs motion. A CHT walks that line precisely, in coordination with your surgeon.

How It Works

Your Path Through Hand Therapy

A clear, four-step journey — you'll always know what phase you're in and what comes next.

1

Assess

A detailed evaluation of motion, strength, and the fine mechanics of your hand.

2

Protect

Custom orthoses, molded in-clinic, guard healing structures at exactly the right angle.

3

Restore

Graded motion and strengthening, timed precisely to tissue healing.

4

Refine

Functional retraining for grip, pinch, and the dexterity your life requires.

What to expect at your first visit

Your first appointment includes a comprehensive movement-based evaluation, an honest conversation about your goals, and a proposed plan of care — with hands-on treatment starting that very first day whenever appropriate. We accept most major insurance plans, including Medicare, and our front desk will gladly verify your coverage before you arrive.

You're never a chart number here. Since 1991, our family-owned clinic has treated every patient with the individual attention that earns a 4.9★ reputation across the Palm Beaches.

Common Questions

Questions about Hand Therapy?

We keep 12 straight answers — referrals, insurance, what to expect, and more — on our FAQ page.

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