Long Island Hand Therapy

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About Long Island Hand Therapy

We offer specialized care, under the direction of an Occupational Therapist, to patients of all ages with any upper extremity disease or injury. Our Services

Patient evaluation and individualized therapeutic programs
Range of motion
Strengthening
Edema management
Scar management
Pain control
Injury management/prevention programs
Splint fabrication and training
Work injury rehabilitation
Upper extremity, functional capacity evaluations

The valgus stress test is a common assessment used in hand therapy to evaluate for a thumb UCL injury.This assessment sp...
08/09/2026

The valgus stress test is a common assessment used in hand therapy to evaluate for a thumb UCL injury.

This assessment specifically looks for pain and increased laxity at the MCP joint of the thumb and is used alongside clinical observation and other common hand therapy assessments to help support an accurate diagnosis.

Thumb UCL tears are a common injury seen in hand therapy. Here are 3 ways they are commonly managed! Management strateg...
08/08/2026

Thumb UCL tears are a common injury seen in hand therapy. Here are 3 ways they are commonly managed!

Management strategies may include splinting to support the thumb, therapeutic exercises to improve strength and mobility, and modifying daily activities to reduce stress on the thumb.

The tabletop test is a common screening tool performed in hand therapy to help assess for limited finger extension commo...
08/02/2026

The tabletop test is a common screening tool performed in hand therapy to help assess for limited finger extension commonly seen in Dupuytren’s contracture.

While it doesn’t diagnose Dupuytren’s contracture on its own, it can be a useful part of a clinical evaluation.

Did you know? 🤔That Dupuytren’s contracture most commonly affects the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint, making it difficu...
08/01/2026

Did you know? 🤔

That Dupuytren’s contracture most commonly affects the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint, making it difficult to fully straighten the finger.

The proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint, or middle joint of the finger, may also become involved.

Dupuytren’s contracture is a common condition seen in hand therapy. Management strategies may include splinting, therap...
08/01/2026

Dupuytren’s contracture is a common condition seen in hand therapy. Management strategies may include splinting, therapeutic exercises such as tendon gliding (and progressive strengthening when appropriate), along with activity modification to help support hand function and independence.

Have you heard the word ‘eccentric’ and don’t know what it means? Eccentric training is an approach used in hand therapy...
07/27/2026

Have you heard the word ‘eccentric’ and don’t know what it means?

Eccentric training is an approach used in hand therapy to help treat conditions such as medial epicondylitis.

Its purpose is to help improve tolerance to load, support tendon recovery, and reduce pain over time.

The resisted wrist flexion test, or what may also be known as the reverse Cozen’s test, is a common assessment used in h...
07/26/2026

The resisted wrist flexion test, or what may also be known as the reverse Cozen’s test, is a common assessment used in hand therapy to help identify symptoms associated with medial epicondylitis (golfer’s elbow).

This assessment is often used alongside clinical observation and other common assessments used in hand therapy to help support an accurate diagnosis.

Here are three common management strategies used in hand therapy that may help manage medial epicondylitis, also known a...
07/23/2026

Here are three common management strategies used in hand therapy that may help manage medial epicondylitis, also known as golfer’s elbow, a common elbow condition treated in hand therapy!!

The Cozen’s test is a common assessment used in hand therapy to help identify symptoms associated with lateral epicondyl...
07/19/2026

The Cozen’s test is a common assessment used in hand therapy to help identify symptoms associated with lateral epicondylitis.

This assessment is often used alongside clinical observation and other common assessments used in hand therapy to help support an accurate diagnosis.

Lateral epicondylitis is a condition that affects the wrist extensor tendons where they attach on the outside of the elb...
07/15/2026

Lateral epicondylitis is a condition that affects the wrist extensor tendons where they attach on the outside of the elbow. It can make everyday tasks such as lifting, gripping, and twisting uncomfortable.

Conservative management strategies used in hand therapy include activity modification, therapeutic exercises (stretching and strengthening), and counterforce bracing when it is recommended.

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1325 Franklin Avenue, Ll Ste 105
Garden City, NY
11530

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Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 2pm
Saturday 9am - 2pm

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