Finding a therapist who works exclusively on hands is genuinely difficult on the North Shore. C.J. Allen Upper Extremity & Hand Therapy is a single-specialty practice: every therapist here is dedicated to the hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder, and our Smithtown location keeps that expertise close to Kings Park.
What Sets a Hand Therapy Clinic Apart
General outpatient clinics treat knees, backs, shoulders and hands. A hand therapy practice sees upper-extremity cases all day, every day. That difference shows in splint fabrication, in recognizing a complication early, and in knowing which post-operative protocol applies to which repair.
Conditions Treated
- Carpal tunnel syndrome — conservative care and post-release rehabilitation.
- Cubital tunnel syndrome — nerve compression at the elbow.
- Trigger finger and thumb.
- Wrist, hand and finger fractures.
- Tendon lacerations and repairs.
- Thumb basal joint and hand arthritis.
- Post-surgical rehabilitation of all kinds.
- Work injuries and repetitive strain.
Custom Orthotic Fabrication
Splints are made on site and molded to your hand. Fit is not a comfort detail — a splint that holds the wrist at the wrong angle can slow healing or create stiffness elsewhere. We check fit at each visit and remold as swelling changes.
Your Evaluation
The first visit is a thorough assessment: motion, strength, sensation, swelling, and what specifically you are unable to do. Treatment is built from that, with a plan you will understand and a home program you can actually keep up with. Progress is measured, not guessed at.
One-on-One Sessions
You see the same therapist each visit and work with them directly. Continuity matters in hand therapy, where recognizing subtle week-to-week change often determines whether a plan should be advanced or held.
Returning to Work and Daily Life
For patients in trades, healthcare, and other hands-on work, we build treatment around real job demands and provide the documentation employers and carriers require.
How Long Does Treatment Take?
Straightforward conditions such as mild tendonitis or an early trigger finger often resolve within four to six weeks. Post-surgical rehabilitation typically runs three to four months, governed by how the repaired tissue heals. You will get a realistic range at your evaluation, revised openly if your recovery moves faster or slower than expected.
Do I Need a Referral?
Bring your prescription, surgeon’s protocol, or referral to your first visit and we’ll build your treatment plan from there. If you’re not sure whether you need a referral, give us a call and we’ll sort it out with you.
When to Seek Evaluation
Night pain, numbness or tingling in the fingers, a finger that catches or locks, a grip that has quietly weakened, persistent swelling, or trouble with everyday tasks like buttons and jars. These rarely resolve on their own, and most respond considerably better to treatment early than after months of compensation and stiffness have set in.
Your Home Exercise Program
The majority of progress happens between visits. We prescribe a short, specific program rather than a long handout — a handful of movements done correctly several times a day beats twenty done occasionally and imprecisely. We check technique at each visit, because an exercise performed slightly wrong can reinforce the compensation you are trying to eliminate.
Insurance and Coverage
Most insurance accepted — our team will assist with insurance verification and help coordinate your care.
Getting Here From Kings Park
Take Route 25A or Main Street south into Smithtown; our office is at 290 E Main St, Suite 400, near the center of the village. Patients coming from Fort Salonga, San Remo and the Sunken Meadow Parkway corridor find the drive equally straightforward. Parking is at the building.
Scheduling
Call (631) 761-6996 or request an appointment online. Most insurance accepted — our team will assist with insurance verification and help coordinate your care.