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.
Helping you get back to living
Hand Therapy
Hours: Monday–Friday, 7am–7pm
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.
Elizabeth Bracciano, OTD, OTR/L, CHT
Occupational TherapistElizabeth Bracciano is passionate about serving others and helping her patients live a meaningful and fulfilling life.
Robin Hall, MS, OTR/L, CHT
Occupational TherapistFor 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, MS, OTR/L
Occupational TherapistDianne Jenkins has a vast amount of experience in treating a variety of inpatient and outpatient individuals.
Traci Newman, MS, OTR/L, CHT
Occupational TherapistTraci 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 TherapistTaylor 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.
Chad Suiter, OTR/L, CHT
Occupational TherapistChad 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.
