In addition to our medical and surgical care, The Curtis National Hand Center is one of the world's top rehabilitation centers for the hand, wrist, arm, elbow, and shoulder. Our hand therapy program offers a specialized rehabilitation approach that includes comprehensive and individualized evaluation and treatment.
Hand therapy
Evolved from both the occupational therapy (OT) and the physical therapy (PT) professions, hand therapy is a specialty that provides quality rehabilitation of the hand and arm. Therapists must meet education and experience requirements to become Certified Hand Therapists through the Hand Therapy Certification Commission.
Therapy is ideal for patients with
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Bone fractures
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Wounds
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Injured tendons or nerves
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Amputation of a finger, hand, or arm
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Repetitive motion disorders, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, and arthritis
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Neurological disorders
Upon referral, an experienced OT or PT completes a full evaluation of the affected extremity. Following the evaluation, an individualized treatment program is developed to address the patient's needs. The program is modified as necessary throughout the course of therapy to maximize functional outcome and use of the injured or affected extremity.
Rehabilitation therapies
At MedStar Health, our hand specialists work with each patient to establish a treatment plan — including the techniques used in supervised and independent therapy sessions — based on their individual situation and needs.
Additionally, our therapists teach and guide each patient to maximize the use of the dysfunctional extremity while preventing re-injury or worsening of condition. Therapists may educate the patient on the disease process, the healing process, and rationale for the prescribed therapy techniques.
An assortment of services are offered, including
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Management of acute or chronic pain
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Protective splinting for immobilization and controlled motion post-operatively or post-injury
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Exercise programs to restore motion, strength, and fine and gross motor coordination
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Home exercise programs
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Sensory re-education programs after nerve injury
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Thermal and electrical modalities to minimize pain and swelling, facilitate restoration of joint motion and tendon gliding, and decrease hypersensitivity
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Whirlpools to assist with wound healing
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Social work consultations
Our locations
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MedStar Health: Physical Therapy at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center
9105 Franklin Square Dr. Ste. 106 Baltimore, MD 21237
MedStar Health: Orthopedics and Sports Medicine at Bel Air
12 MedStar Blvd. 3rd Floor Bel Air, MD 21015
MedStar Health: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
3800 Reservoir Road NW Pasquerilla Healthcare Center (PHC), 3rd Floor Washington, D.C., 20007
MedStar Health: Physical Therapy at Alexandria
6355 Walker Lane. Ste. 512 Alexandria, VA 22310
MedStar Health: Physical Therapy at Annapolis
810 Bestgate Rd. 3rd Floor Annapolis, MD 21401
443-782-7601
MedStar Health: Physical Therapy at Ballston-Marymount
4040 N. Fairfax Dr. Ste. 120 Arlington, VA 22203
MedStar Health: Physical Therapy at Brandywine
13950 Brandywine Rd. Brandywine, MD 20613
MedStar Health: Physical Therapy at Catonsville
3455 Wilkens Ave. Ste. 306 Baltimore, MD 21229
MedStar Health: Physical Therapy at Chevy Chase – South
5454 Wisconsin Ave. 11th Floor Chevy Chase, MD 20815
MedStar Health: Physical Therapy at Dundalk
1576 Merritt Blvd. Ste. 7 Baltimore, MD 21222
MedStar Health: Physical Therapy at Ellicott City
9501 Old Annapolis Rd., Dorsey Hall Medical Center Ste. 125 Ellicott City, MD 21042
MedStar Health: Physical Therapy at Frederick
163 Thomas Johnson Dr. Ste. G Frederick, MD 21702
MedStar Health: Physical Therapy at Irving Street – Hand Center
106 Irving St., NW MedStar Washington Hospital Center Physicians Office Bldg. North, Ste. 5000 Washington, D.C., 20010
NRH Rehabilitation Network at K Street
2021 K St. NW Ste. 215 Washington, D.C., 20006
MedStar Health: Physical Therapy at Lafayette Centre
1120 20th St., NW Bldg. 1 North Floor 1 Washington, D.C., 20036
MedStar Health: Physical Therapy at Lake Ridge
12825 Minnieville Rd. Ste. 201 Lake Ridge, VA 22192
MedStar Health: Physical Therapy at Leisure World
3305 North Leisure World Blvd. Ste. 200 Silver Spring, MD 20906
MedStar Health: Physical Therapy at Leonardtown
23511 Hollywood Rd. Leonardtown, MD 20650
MedStar Health: Physical Therapy at Loch Raven — Orthopedic and Hand Center
5445 Loch Raven Blvd MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital Smyth Bldg., Ste. 403A Baltimore, MD 21239
MedStar Health: Physical Therapy at Lutherville – Hand Center
1400 Front Ave. Ste. 205 Lutherville, MD 21093
MedStar Health: Physical Therapy at McLean
1420 Beverly Road Ste. 210 McLean, VA 22101
MedStar Health: Physical Therapy at Mitchellville
12158 Central Ave. Mitchellville, MD 20721
MedStar Health: Physical Therapy at Olney
18109 Prince Philip Dr. Ste. 155 & 355 Olney, MD 20832
MedStar Health: Physical Therapy at Pasadena
8028 Ritchie Hwy. Ste. 120 Pasadena, MD 21122
NRH Rehabilitation Network at Rockville
14955 Shady Grove Rd. Ste. 230 Rockville, MD 20850
MedStar Health: Physical Therapy at Rosedale – Orthopedic and Hand Center
9101 Franklin Square Dr. MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center Medical Arts Bldg., Ste. 205 Baltimore, MD 21237
MedStar Health: Physical Therapy at Waugh Chapel
2410 Evergreen Rd. Ste. 100 Gambrills, MD 21054
NRH Rehabilitation Network at Wheaton
2730 University Blvd. W. Ste. 812 Wheaton, MD 20902
MedStar Health: Physical Therapy at White Plains
4240 Altamont Place Ste 101 White Plains, MD 20695
301-638-1783