Physical therapy in Reseda, CA
Hand Therapy
Your hands are involved in nearly everything you do, so pain or stiffness there affects daily life quickly. Hand therapy with Urvashi Barbhaya, RPT, OCS, restores movement, strength, and function to the hand, wrist, and arm.
Conditions we help with
Hand therapy is specialized care for the hand, wrist, and upper limb, whether the issue is an injury, surgery, or a long-term condition. Common reasons people come in include:
- Recovery after hand or wrist surgery
- Tendon and ligament injuries
- Carpal tunnel and nerve-related symptoms
- Arthritis affecting the hands and wrists
- Fractures and post-cast stiffness
- Repetitive-strain and overuse injuries
How treatment works
Care combines hands-on techniques, targeted exercises to restore motion and strength, and practical strategies for daily tasks. Where helpful, supportive taping or splinting guidance can protect healing tissues and improve function.
What to expect
Your first visit assesses movement, strength, and function in the hand and wrist, and treatment usually begins the same day with a home program to support your progress between visits.
Restore your hand function
Contact the Reseda clinicCommon questions
Can hand therapy help carpal tunnel symptoms?
Often, yes. Targeted care can ease nerve-related symptoms and improve wrist function. Your assessment helps determine the best approach for your situation.
Do you help after hand or wrist surgery?
Yes. Post-surgical hand rehabilitation follows your surgeon's protocol to restore motion, strength, and function safely.
Do I need a referral?
In California you can begin physical therapy without a physician's referral, though after surgery your surgeon's protocol is followed. Some insurance plans require a referral for coverage.