Services

Focused rehabilitation for the hand and upper limb

Care is delivered one on one by a Certified Hand Therapist, in the clinic or at your home.

Kate reviewing a hand X-ray on a tablet with a patient
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Post-operative care and all orthopedic conditions

Expert, intensive rehabilitation of all orthopedic conditions of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder, including but not limited to:

  • Fractures
  • Tendon, ligament, and nerve injuries
  • Dupuytren’s contractures and surgical releases
  • All forms of arthritis
  • Burns and scar management
  • Congenital upper-extremity conditions
Kate guiding a patient through a shoulder exercise beside a sunny window
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Repetitive strain and sports injuries

One-on-one care for individuals with repetitive strain and nerve compression injuries affecting the hand, wrist, forearm, elbow and shoulder. These may be due to prolonged computer use, athletic activity or manual labor.

  • Repetitive strain injuries
  • Nerve compression injuries
  • Sports injuries
Kate talking with a patient in her Santa Barbara clinic
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Ergonomic evaluations

An in-home ergonomic evaluation focuses on assessing and improving the patient’s environment to reduce strain, improve comfort, and prevent or manage upper extremity injuries.

The evaluation includes:

  • Assessment of home workstations
  • Observation of functional activities
  • Customized recommendations
  • Education and body mechanics training
  • Follow-up and progress monitoring
Every visit

What a session may include

Care is fully individualized based on your condition and goals.

  • Comprehensive evaluation and goal setting
  • Manual therapy and mobilization
  • Therapeutic exercise and neuromuscular retraining
  • Scar and edema management
  • Custom splinting when indicated
  • Education, home programs, and lifestyle guidance
A custom splint being fitted to a patient's finger Kate measuring pinch strength with a pinch gauge

Ready to use your hand again with confidence?

Call or email to schedule an evaluation. Kate will respond within one business day.