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Hand Rehabilitation Program at St. Joseph’s/Candler

St. Joseph's/Candler's Hand Rehabilitation Program is one of the largest, regional providers in hand rehabilitation with a long history of quality services. Our certified hand therapists, who are licensed occupational therapists, are dedicated to providing the best care available to patients. 

Patients are guided through the recovery process to achieve their optimal function and range of motion as soon as possible after injury and/or surgery. The therapists utilize state-of-the-art protocols, techniques and equipment to enhance outcomes for patients. In addition to the training in hand therapy, these therapists are trained in the rehabilitation of upper extremity disorders.

St. Joseph's/Candler is pleased to provide outstanding services by therapists who have experience treating a variety of rehabilitation needs:

  • Hand surgery
  • Orthopedic
  • Traumatic injuries
  • Elbow surgery
  • Wounds
  • Repetitive injuries
  • Wrist surgery
  • Burns
  • Splint fabrication
  • Tendon repairs
  • Neurological conditions
  • Inflammatory issues  

Our therapists collaborate with the physicians frequently which improve our patients’ quality of care and enhance functional outcomes for our patients.  Customized and individualized therapy programs are provided for every patient to maximize outcomes and recovery time.  The therapists have an excellent reputation with physicians in the region including plastic surgeons, orthopedic surgeons and neurologists. 

At SJ/C, the patient, physician and therapist work together to ensure successful surgical and rehabilitative process for every patient.

Appointments are made with a physician referral to occupational therapy.

Hand Rehabilitation Program Locations

Candler Outpatient Center

5353 Reynolds Street
Savannah, GA 31405
Phone: (912) 819-6176 
Fax: (912) 819-8829

St. Joseph's Outpatient Center

11702 Mercy Boulevard
Professional Plaza B, Suite 2C
Savannah, GA 31419
Phone: (912) 819-2446 or (800) 878-5637
Fax: (912) 819-3377


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