Hand Therapy in Ronkonkoma NY
Hand Therapy for Ronkonkoma Residents — Visit Our Bohemia Clinic
If you’re searching for hand therapy in Ronkonkoma, NY, our Bohemia clinic is just minutes from your neighborhood. Located approximately 4 miles south of downtown Ronkonkoma — a 10-minute drive — East End Occupational Therapy provides specialized hand and upper extremity rehabilitation for patients across central Suffolk County.
We’re a private hand therapy practice founded and led by a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT). Our team treats the full range of hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder conditions, with one-on-one sessions, custom splinting fabricated on-site, and personalized treatment plans designed around your specific recovery goals.
Call to Schedule an Evaluation → (631) 676-4185
Visit Our Bohemia Clinic — A Short Drive From Ronkonkoma
📍 East End Occupational Therapy — Bohemia
868 Church Street, Suite 4 Bohemia, NY 11716 📞 (631) 676-4185
From Ronkonkoma: Take Lake Shore Road or Ronkonkoma Avenue south to Veterans Memorial Highway (NY-454). Continue west to Church Street in Bohemia. Most Ronkonkoma residents arrive in under 15 minutes, even during rush hour.
Our clinic is convenient to Ronkonkoma residents from Lake Ronkonkoma, the Sachem schools area, the Long Island MacArthur Airport corridor, the Holbrook border, and surrounding neighborhoods.
Why Patients From Ronkonkoma Choose East End OT
Choosing a hand therapist isn’t just about the closest clinic — it’s about finding a specialist with the right training, the right equipment, and the right approach. Patients travel to our Bohemia clinic from across Suffolk County because we offer:
- Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) founder and team with advanced upper extremity training
- One-on-one sessions — you’ll be treated by your therapist for your full appointment, not handed off to assistants
- Custom splints and orthoses fabricated on-site, fitted specifically to your anatomy and stage of recovery
- Workers’ compensation and no-fault experience, including the documentation required to keep claims moving
- Communication with your physician and surgeon throughout your care so everyone stays aligned
- A treatment plan built around your life — your job, your hobbies, the daily activities that matter most to you
For hand and upper extremity conditions, this specialization shows up in your recovery.
Conditions We Treat
Our certified hand therapists treat patients from Ronkonkoma and across Long Island with a wide range of hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder conditions, including:
- Carpal tunnel syndrome and other nerve compressions
- Trigger finger and De Quervain’s tenosynovitis
- Tendonitis of the hand, wrist, and elbow
- Fractures of the fingers, hand, wrist, and forearm
- Tendon and ligament injuries
- Post-surgical rehabilitation (including tendon repairs and joint replacements)
- Sprains, strains, and dislocations
- Arthritis of the hand and wrist
- Crush injuries and lacerations
- Repetitive strain and overuse injuries
- Workers’ compensation hand injuries
- Sports-related upper extremity injuries
- Tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow
- Shoulder injuries including rotator cuff conditions
If you’re not sure whether your condition is appropriate for hand therapy, give us a call. We’re happy to talk through what you’re experiencing and recommend the right next step.
What to Expect at Your First Visit
Your first appointment at our Bohemia clinic typically includes:
- A conversation about your injury or condition. We talk through how it happened, what activities are affected, and what you’d like therapy to help with.
- A clinical evaluation. We assess range of motion, strength, sensation, and function, and review any imaging or surgical reports if applicable.
- A custom treatment plan. Based on the evaluation, we design a plan tailored to your specific condition, lifestyle, and goals.
- Hands-on treatment. Depending on the condition, your first session may include manual therapy, fabrication of a custom splint, education on protecting the injured area, and a starter exercise program.
- A clear plan going forward. You’ll leave knowing how often you’ll be coming in, what to expect, and what to do between visits.
Most patients are seen one-on-one by a credentialed therapist for the entire session.
Insurance and Coverage
East End Occupational Therapy participates with most major insurance plans and treats workers’ compensation and no-fault auto cases. When you call to schedule, our office team can verify your coverage, explain any out-of-pocket costs, and confirm whether your plan requires a referral.
About Our Practice
East End Occupational Therapy was founded by Anthony Marullo, MS, OTR/L, CHT — a Certified Hand Therapist and member of the American Society of Hand Therapists. Our team has completed extensive advanced training in hand and upper extremity rehabilitation, and we continue our education in the latest evidence-based techniques.
We’re proud to serve patients from Ronkonkoma and across Long Island at our Bohemia clinic, and we also operate locations in Rockville Centre, Massapequa, and Plainview for patients farther west.
Frequently Asked Questions
About 4 miles — typically a 10-minute drive depending on traffic. We’re easily accessible from Veterans Memorial Highway (NY-454) and most major Ronkonkoma side streets.
It depends on your insurance plan. Some plans allow direct access; others require a referral from your physician. When you call to schedule, we’ll verify what your plan requires.
Yes. We treat workers’ compensation hand and upper extremity injuries and handle the required documentation and communication with adjusters and case managers.
Often, yes. Many conditions — including early-stage carpal tunnel, trigger finger, tendonitis, and arthritis — respond well to conservative treatment and don’t require surgical intervention. We work closely with hand surgeons across Long Island when surgery is needed, and provide pre- and post-surgical rehabilitation.
Hand therapy is a specialized branch of rehabilitation focused on the upper extremity — hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. Hand therapists are occupational therapists or physical therapists who have completed advanced training in upper extremity rehab. Certified Hand Therapists (CHTs) have met the highest credentialing standard in the field.
Treatment timelines vary widely depending on the condition. Mild tendonitis may resolve in a few weeks; post-surgical rehab can take three to six months. We’ll give you a realistic estimate at your evaluation.
Schedule Hand Therapy Near Ronkonkoma
If you’ve been dealing with hand, wrist, elbow, or shoulder pain, don’t wait for it to get worse. The earlier hand and upper extremity conditions are treated, the better the outcome — and our Bohemia clinic is just a few minutes from Ronkonkoma.
Call to Schedule → (631) 676-4185
