Hand Therapy

Sharma Rehabilitation Services has leading Hand Therapy Specialist in Queens, NY. Book your visit to Sharma Rehab and let’s offer you top tier care

Rehabilitating Strength, Function, and Confidence in the Upper Extremities

Hand therapy is a specialized form of rehabilitation provided by trained occupational or physical therapists to treat conditions affecting the hands, wrists, elbows, and shoulders. At Sharma Rehabilitation Services, our goal is to help patients recover from injury, surgery, or chronic conditions so they can return to work, daily activities, and an improved quality of life.

What Is Hand Therapy?

Hand therapy focuses on restoring strength, mobility, and functionality to the upper limbs. Whether you’ve experienced a traumatic injury, undergone surgery, or suffer from repetitive strain, our therapists use evidence-based techniques to accelerate healing and help you regain independence.

Hand Therapy

Your treatment begins with a comprehensive evaluation. During this initial session, the therapist will:

  • Review your medical history and any relevant prescriptions
  • Conduct a detailed physical exam to establish your current functional level
  • Identify symptoms and limitations
  • Set measurable goals in collaboration with you
  • Develop a customized treatment plan and recovery timeline

Who Can Benefit from Hand Therapy?

Hand therapy is suitable for patients of all ages and activity levels experiencing pain, stiffness, weakness, or impaired movement in the upper extremities. It is particularly beneficial for those recovering from:

  • Tendon and ligament injuries
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Nerve-related disorders (neuropathies)
  • De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis
  • Dupuytren’s Contracture
  • Ganglion cysts
  • Elbow tendinitis (e.g., Tennis or Golfer’s elbow)
  • Repetitive strain injuries
  • Trigger finger
  • Post-surgical or traumatic wound care
  • Fractures of the hand, wrist, or elbow
  • Boutonnière and Swan Neck deformities

What to Expect During Therapy

Depending on your condition and goals, therapy may include:

  • Manual therapy techniques
  • Therapeutic exercises to improve range of motion and strength
  • Edema (swelling) management
  • Scar and wound care
  • Splinting or custom orthotic devices
  • Ergonomic and activity modification education
  • Pain management strategies

Our certified therapists work closely with referring physicians and surgeons to ensure a coordinated approach to your recovery.

Your Recovery, Our Priority

At Sharma Rehabilitation Services, we combine clinical expertise with compassionate care to help you regain the use of your hand and arm faster and with better long-term results. Our mission is to return you to your regular activities with strength, confidence, and minimal discomfort.

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Contact us today to schedule a personalized evaluation and start your journey to recovery.

Frequently Asked Questions

Exercises. These may include active hand and finger exercises where the patient uses their muscle strength. Passive exercises are when the patient or therapist pushes a stiff joint to move without the patient using their tendons/muscles.

Strengthening. This may include the use of putty of different firmness, grippers, weights, TheraBands and other aides.

Scar treatment. Friction massage, taping, use of silicone putty/sleeves/sheets

Edema control. Use of external compression garments and wraps, retrograde massage, elevation, and active motion

Pain control. Some things that may help pain include fluidotherapy, ionotophoresis, therapeutic ultrasound, desensitisation, mirror therapy, and guided imagery.

Our Specialists

Our Dedicated Therapists

The physical therapy at Sharma Rehabilitation is the best-in-class, top-rated physical therapy in Queens, NYC. Meet our team of therapists.

Bindu Sharma (Owner) - Licenced Physical Therapists - Physical Therapy in Queens, NY
Bindu Sharma

Physical Therapist

Bindu Sharma is a seasoned New York State licensed physical therapist with over 15 years of experience practising in the NYC area.

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Sherry Ann Sumira

Physical Therapist

A New York licensed physical therapist with over 10 years of experience in a wide range of musculoskeletal and orthopaedic conditions.

Devangi Patel - New York Licenced Physical Therapists - Physical Therapy in Queens, NY
Devengi Patel

Physical Therapist

A New York licensed physical therapist with experience treating a diverse range of orthopedic, neurologic, pediatric, and sports-related conditions. 

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Start Your Recovery Today

Sharma Rehabilitation Services has skilled and compassionate team who tailor each session to your specific needs—helping you recover from injury, manage chronic pain, or improve mobility. Patients love our welcoming environment, dedicated therapists, and long-term care approach that truly makes a difference.

Even if it’s your first time in physical therapy or your fifth, we’ll make it count. Call us or request an appointment online — and take the first step toward healing.