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Certified Hand TherapyIn Rhode Island

Pappas OPT has been recognized as a national leader in hand therapy outcomes.

Our 3 Certified Hand Therapists have a combined 50 years of experience in upper extremity care and can effectively manage many common diagnoses without the need for surgery.

Our cutting edge modalities can reduce costs associated with imaging, surgical interventions and pharmaceuticals.

The functional casting and custom orthoses fabricated in our offices offer superior comfort and flexibility to off-the-shelf options at comparable out of pocket cost.

Common diagnoses include:

  • Custom Orthotic Fabrication
  • Carpal Tunnel
  • Tendonitis & Tendon Injuries
  • Tennis Elbow
  • De Quervain’s Syndrome
  • Neuropathy
  • Sports Injury
  • Rheumatoid and Osteoarthritis
  • Pre and Post Operative Rehab
  • Generalized Pain in Extremity
  • Wound Care
  • Burns
  • Contusions
  • Rotator Cuff Injury
  • Joint Contracture
  • Ganglions
  • Repetitive Strain Injury

Customized for your needs.

Our therapists custom fit hand, elbow and shoulder orthotics that can be remolded as your condition changes. Individual treatment plans can include a combination of wound care, range of motion and strengthening exercises, edema management, scar and soft tissue massage, arthritis management, sensory re-education, joint protection principles and more.

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The Pappas OPT Difference

Specialty-Level Care

Target your discomfort at the source with a customized treatment plan.

More Board Certified Experts

Experience high-quality care from a team you can trust.

Caring Physical Therapists

Gain a team of therapists committed to your recovery.

Certified Hand Therapy Treatment Locations

Bristol

652 Wood Rd
Bristol, RI 02809
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Cranston

1100 Reservoir Ave
Cranston, RI 02910
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East Greenwich

5805 Post Rd
East Greenwich, RI 02818
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Johnston

1539 Atwood Ave
Suite 204
Johnston, RI 02919
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Johnston Center, RI

1524 Atwood Ave
LL-2
Johnston, RI 02919
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Middletown

1181 Aquidneck Ave
Middletown, RI 02842
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North Kingstown (Formerly POWR)

650 Ten Rod Rd.
North Kingstown, RI 02852
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North Providence

1525 Smith Street
#5
North Providence, RI 02911
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Warwick

2191 Post Rd
Warwick, RI 02886
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Woonsocket

20 Cumberland Hill Rd
Ste 101
Woonsocket, RI 02895
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • A physical therapy visit lasts about 40-60 minutes. The actual contents of the visit vary based on your diagnosis/need, but typically what happens is:

    1. You check in with the receptionist, make any appointments necessary, and we discuss your health insurance benefits with you.
    2. You go into the gym. You can change clothes if you need to, then begin therapy.
    3. You perform 6-8 various exercises and stretches. These can include therapeutic band exercises, light body weight exercises, or minimal weights. The stretches will promote strength, stability, improved range of motion, and pain relief.
    4. We can initiate other techniques to include manual work, taping, cupping, and dry needling as needed.
    5. The therapist makes recommendations based on your progress. These can include altering the frequency of visits, making additions/alterations to your home exercise plan, or things to do before your next visit.

  • We recommend budgeting 40-60 minutes for a typical therapy session. The only exception to this will be your first visit, which can take about 20 minutes longer due to the physical therapy evaluation your therapist will provide. We also recommend showing up about 10-15 minutes early to your first visit. This way, you can complete the paperwork before your visit time and streamline the process.

  • If we are asking you to do something that is hurting too much, let us know! Physical therapy should not be severely painful. It is not common to be so sore that patients are in pain or it affects their daily life. If this ever happens during or after an appointment, let us know and we will adapt your program.

  • During your initial evaluation, your therapist may ask you a number of questions to determine what the cause of your pain is. This can include questions about your sleep habits, activity level, and work environment. They will also ask for a medical history, and then typically ask direct questions about where and when you experience pain.

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