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Hand Therapy Program
New England Rehabilitation Hospital's Hand Therapy program provides a comprehensive approach to impairments of the upper extremity. Our occupational therapists utilize a variety of modalities and splinting for pain relief and protection, patient education regarding usage, appropriate condition-specific exercises and techniques for modifying daily activities to promote wellness and reduce trauma. Our program provides quality care for a variety of orthopedic, neurological and cumulative trauma conditions, pre and post-operatively, in addition to specializing in therapy for osteo and rheumatoid arthritis.
Therapy begins with a thorough individualized evaluation. Therapists communicate regularly with primary care and referring physicians to ensure quality care and to promote success.
Treatment Includes
Pain Relief
- Moist Heat
- Ultra Sound
- Paraffin
- Topical anti-inflammatory treatments
- Stretching and manual techniques
- Ice
Splinting
- Protects
- Prevents Deformity
- Relieves pain
- Maximizes range of motion
Exercise
- Condition specific programs
- Maximizes range of motion
- Increases strength
- Inhibits recurrence of symptoms
- Prevents Deformity
Joint Protection and Postural Education
- Promotes functional independence
- Addresses ergonomics with daily activities
- Reduces risk of deformity and symptom recurrence
- Promotes Overall Wellness
The goals of the NERHP Hand Therapy Program are to enable patients to:
- achieve maximum function with minimal pain.
- equip each patient with knowledge of self-management strategies to promote lasting wellness and independence.
Referral Process
- To make a referral or for additional information, please call: (207) 662-8272
or (207) 775-4000.
New England Rehabilitation Hospital's
Occupational Therapy Hand Specialists
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Ann Kemp, MS OTR/L
Ann Kemp has 13 years of experience in occupational therapy and has been at New England Rehab Hospital for 1 ½ years.
For the past 6 years, Ann has specialized in hand therapy with a focus in arthritis rehabilitation. Before coming to Maine she served as Assistant Director of a rheumatology and hand therapy practice in New Haven, CT.
Ann received her Masters Degree in occupational therapy from Tufts University.
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Ann Kemp and Hilary Maynes offer a team approach
to provide comprehensive care for their patients.
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Hilary Maynes, MS OTR/L
Hilary Maynes received her Master's Degree in occupational therapy from the University of New Hampshire.
Prior to joining New England Rehab, Hilary had intensive training in hand therapy with three hand therapists in Portsmouth, NH.
Hilary has a special interest focus in arthritis and orthopedic hand rehabilitation. Hilary is a Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT). She collaborates with the Maine Medical Center's Breast Care Center in Scarborough, ME to provide education and treatment for individuals with lymphedema.
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