Expert Rehabilitation for Flexor and Extensor Tendon Recovery
Hand injuries can significantly impact your ability to work, perform daily tasks, and maintain independence. At our clinics serving Bensonhurst, Brooklyn and Staten Island, we specialize in hand therapy for tendon injuries, helping patients recover safely and effectively after trauma or surgery.
Whether you’ve suffered a flexor tendon injury or extensor tendon injury, our therapists use evidence-based protocols to restore motion, strength, and function.
What Are Tendon Injuries in the Hand?
Tendon injuries occur when the structures that connect muscles to bones are damaged due to cuts, sports injuries, or accidents. These injuries are common in both work-related and everyday incidents.
The two most common types include:
- Flexor tendon injuries (palm side of the hand):
Affect your ability to bend your fingers or grip objects - Extensor tendon injuries (back of the hand):
Impact your ability to straighten your fingers
Without proper hand therapy in Bensonhurst or Staten Island, these injuries can lead to stiffness, weakness, and long-term loss of function.
Why Hand Therapy Is Critical After Tendon Repair
After a tendon injury or surgery, healing must be carefully managed. Too much movement can cause re-injury, while too little can lead to stiffness and scar tissue.
Our hand therapy programs in Brooklyn and Staten Island are designed to:
- Protect the healing tendon
- Restore range of motion
- Prevent scar adhesions
- Improve strength and coordination
- Help you return to work and daily activities faster
Flexor Tendon Therapy Protocols
Flexor tendon injuries require a structured and cautious rehabilitation plan due to the higher risk of rupture.
Common Flexor Tendon Protocols:
- Early Passive Motion (Duran / Kleinert protocols):
Gentle passive movement to prevent stiffness while protecting the repair - Early Active Motion:
Controlled, therapist-guided movement to improve tendon glide - Dorsal Blocking Splint:
Custom splint used to protect the tendon during the early healing phase
At our Bensonhurst and Staten Island hand therapy clinics, we closely monitor each stage of recovery to ensure safe progression from passive motion to active use and strengthening.
Extensor Tendon Therapy Protocols
Extensor tendon injuries typically allow for earlier movement but still require expert guidance.
Common Extensor Tendon Protocols:
- Immobilization (for specific injuries like mallet finger):
Continuous splinting to allow proper healing - Early Controlled Motion:
Prevents stiffness and improves long-term outcomes - Relative Motion Splinting:
A specialized technique that promotes safe movement and faster functional recovery
Our therapists customize each extensor tendon rehabilitation program in Staten Island and Brooklyn based on the injury location and severity.
Benefits of Hand Therapy in Bensonhurst & Staten Island
Choosing a specialized hand therapy provider offers significant advantages:
- Faster recovery and return to normal activities
- Reduced risk of complications or re-injury
- Improved hand strength and coordination
- Personalized, one-on-one care
- Advanced splinting and rehabilitation techniques
We work closely with referring physicians and surgeons to ensure seamless care throughout your recovery.
Conditions We Treat
Our hand therapy services in Brooklyn and Staten Island include treatment for:
- Tendon lacerations and repairs
- Post-surgical hand rehabilitation
- Finger stiffness and limited motion
- Sports and work-related hand injuries
- Nerve and soft tissue injuries
Start Your Recovery Today
If you’re looking for hand therapy in Bensonhurst or Staten Island, early treatment is key to achieving the best outcome.
Our experienced therapists are here to guide you through every phase of recovery using proven flexor and extensor tendon protocols.
Contact us today to schedule an evaluation and begin your recovery.
