Desert Hand and Physical Therapy

09/17/2026

We asked what the biggest fall hazard in your home was. Stairs and Pets 🐾 were the most common responses. Since we have a lot of people with stairs, we're sharing how to safely go up and down them with a walker
👉️ https://nuvi.me/isvf2s
We're here to help members of our community who are at risk for falls. Please don't hesitate to reach out to our clinic for more information.

09/15/2026

This patient was experiencing some pain and weakness in forearms and hand following a cervical fusion. 💪

Our Gilbert team has been incorporating dry needling into her therapy program and we’ve been seeing great progress! 👏🏼

09/11/2026

While falls can happen anywhere, more than half occur at home 🏠️. One of the easiest ways to help prevent a fall is to make sure that specific tripping hazards are addressed and removed. We’ve put together a short list below to help you get started. 👉️ https://nuvi.me/gg42us

Fall Risks: Preventing falls in the home by understanding the warning signs as well as trip and fall hazards throughout. Fall prevention for independent seniors.

09/06/2026

Happy Labor Day Weekend! As a reminder, we will be closed tomorrow for the holiday. We will resume normal business hours Tuesday September 8th.

09/03/2026

Did you know that Fall Prevention Programs are designed to increase independence in functional activities and mobility, and safety awareness, while decreasing fall risk? Discover how a fall program can help you or a loved one ➡️ https://nuvi.me/g32es8

08/27/2026

Football 🏈 players aren't the only athletes who get concussions. Know the symptoms ➡️ https://nuvi.me/ela1kc and be an advocate for their health.

08/25/2026

Get to know ✨️Jillian Taylor, MS OTR/L✨️ from our Chandler clinic!

JIllian started her journey with Desert Hand & PT as a student OT. After graduating she was hired on and has been an asset in the East Valley ever since! Her positive energy and patience with her patients creates a healing environment. When she isn't in the clinic, you may catch her playing Viola or reading/writing a good book!

Say "hey" in the comments below!

08/20/2026

What's the first thing you grab when heading outside on a hot day? ☀️ The water bottle was clearly the winner💧, but all of them are good to keep handy. We're over halfway through August, so just hang in there - we'll be through the worst of it soon. Looking for more hot weather tips? We have them 👉️ https://nuvi.me/y44dgf

08/17/2026

A huge THANK YOU to Dr. Lyons from Arizona Sports Medicine Center for meeting with our therapists to discuss the changing landscape of hand surgery! 🩺

It was great to discuss how trends continue to change and how therapy must along with it! ✋🏼

08/17/2026

We're breaking down Tennis Elbow over on our blog! Link in comments below or our bio ⬇️