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Hand Therapy

Hours: Monday–Friday, 7am–7pm

From writing or typing on a computer to using a screwdriver or hammer to fix things, your hands are essential to your daily life and activities. When your hand is unable to function properly due to an accident, disease, repetitive stress or even a condition from birth or another disorder, you need specialized care.

At DMOS Orthopaedic Centers, our hand therapy services are provided by highly skilled and specially-trained Certified Hand Therapists.

In partnership with you and your physician, they will develop a plan to restore functionality and mitigate limitations caused by issues such as:
  • Arthritis
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Finger or Wrist Dislocation
  • Sprains & Strains
  • Fractures
  • Nerve Injury
  • Tendonitis
  • Repetitive Stress Disorders

The Hand Therapy experts at DMOS have the experience and training to treat all types of hand, wrist, and upper extremity conditions. All Hand Therapy experts provide post operative care and make customized splints to support the size of the hand and injury. Wherever your functionality or pain level is at currently, give our team a call today to get the specialized help you need to get back to living.

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    Elizabeth Bracciano, OTD, OTR/L

    Occupational Therapist

    Elizabeth Bracciano is passionate about serving others and helping her patients live a meaningful and fulfilling life.

  • Robin Hall headshot

    Robin Hall, MS, OTR/L, CHT

    Occupational Therapist

    For the past 16 years, Robin Hall has worked in outpatient hand therapy fabricating splints, providing wound care and treating a variety of elbow, wrist and hand injuries.

  • Dianne Jenkins headshot

    Dianne Jenkins, MS, OTR/L

    Occupational Therapist

    Dianne Jenkins has a vast amount of experience in treating a variety of inpatient and outpatient individuals.

  • Traci Newman headshot

    Traci Newman, MS, OTR/L, CHT

    Occupational Therapist

    Traci is passionate about working with her patients to learn what their goals are and building a treatment plan to reach them.

  • Taylor Pirillo, OTD, OTR/L

    Occupational Therapist

    Taylor Pirillo is an Occupational Therapist at our West Des Moines office. Originally from Seattle, Washington, Taylor moved to Oelwein, Iowa when she was 10. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science from the University of Iowa and completed her Doctorate of Occupational Therapy from Drake University.

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    Chad Suiter, OTR/L, CHT

    Occupational Therapist

    Chad Suiter is passionate about helping people and assisting DMOS Orthopaedic Centers’ hand therapy patients throughout the treatment process so they can achieve their goals.

FAQ

What do hand therapists treat?

A hand therapist is an occupational therapist or physical therapist who, through advanced study and experience, specializes in treating individuals with conditions affecting the hands and upper extremity. A qualified hand therapist can evaluate and treat any problem related to the upper extremity.

I had surgery on my hand/wrist/finger and my hand/wrist/finger is still swollen. Is this normal?

Edema is normal after a hand injury and especially after surgery and can last and fluctuate for up to 6 months. Keeping your hand elevated and moving your fingers to promote circulation will help.

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Joint, bone or ligament injuries require expert orthopedic care to guide you on the best course of treatment. Treatment may involve consultation, medication, splints, casts, physical therapy and/or surgical procedures.

Our doctors have advanced training in their respective specialties

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West Des Moines

6001 Westown Parkway
West Des Moines, IA 50266

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Physician & Sports Medicine Clinics

Mon – Fri 8am – 5pm

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Mon – Fri 7am – 7pm

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