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Hand Therapy at Furnace Brook

The hand therapy clinic at Furnace Brook Physical Therapy had humble beginnings 6 years ago. It was started to fill the void as Quincy Medical Center was winding down and closing and left the residents of Quincy and surrounding towns without a certified hand therapist. At first, the clinic was open 3 days a week treating all manner of upper extremity orthopedic injuries including wrist and finger fractures, arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome. By offering individualized one hour therapy sessions for patients, and offering convenient night and weekend hours, we were able to develop good relationships with many of the hand and orthopedic doctors in Boston and the South Shore. The clinic grew from a part time to full time endeavor 3 years ago to accommodate the growing number of patients referred to our hand therapist. It also grew into a larger space to accommodate the specific tools and exercises needed to treat the growing number and vastly different hand wrist and elbow injuries that were being referred.

Now, 6 years after it opened, Furnace Brook Hand Therapy has grown again with the addition of a second therapist trained specifically in the treatment of finger, hand, wrist and elbow injuries. Throughout our growth, the focus of our occupational therapists and mission has not changed; to provide the residents of Quincy, greater Boston and the South Shore with the best care and recovery from their hand and upper extremity injuries.

 

Covid Policy

Furnace Brook Hand therapy has remained open during the Covid-19 pandemic as an essential provider. Consistent with CDC, and state reopening guidelines, the clinic has implemented a control plan detailed below:

  1. Masks are mandatory covering the nose and mouth while in the clinic. We request you bring your own. Limited supplies are at the front desk

  2. Please reschedule your visit and inform staff if you are
    a) feeling ill
    b) have a temperature or
    c) feel as though you have been exposed to anyone w Covid 19 virus

  3. Only active patients are allowed in the clinic waiting room. All others must wait outside with the exception being a parent/guardian of a minor

  4. Telehealth remains a viable alternative for many diagnoses during this pandemic. Please ask your therapist if you would like to pursue treatment through remote Telehealth.

  5. Your temperature will be taken prior to your visit and you will be rescheduled if it reads over 100 degrees

  6. You will be given complete access to washing your hands and using hand sanitizer as directed or desired while in the clinic

  7. The clinic has been modified to practice Social Distancing. We ask for your assistance and patience, especially in checking in, to help us maintain this.

  8. Furnace Brook Hand Therapy follows the directives of the Commonwealth of Mass in issues pertaining to the health and safety of all patients, staff and the public at large

Thank you for your cooperation and we appreciate your trust in choosing our clinic to rehab your injury.
The Team at Furnace Brook Hand Therapy