Sports hand therapy
Trusted by athletes, from youth leagues to the NFL
Athletes can't afford a generic plan. Deborah Austin, OTR, CHT builds return-to-sport hand and wrist rehabilitation around your position, your grip demands and your season — the same approach Sports Illustrated covered in its reporting on NFL hand injury rehabilitation.
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Rebuilding a hand for the NFL
In November 2015, Sports Illustrated reported on Deborah Austin's work in Boca Raton rehabilitating an NFL defensive end after a catastrophic hand injury. The published account describes care that began with open wounds and pinned fractures — wound and scar management first, then strengthening the fingers that drive grip, then putty, pinch pins, grippers, wall push-ups and even dribbling a basketball to restore impact tolerance and wrist motion — and a return to play that same season.
Out of respect for patient privacy, this practice does not name patients. The details above come from Sports Illustrated's published reporting.
“He exceeded all his goals in therapy, and then some. You would give him an A-plus, and he's not done yet.”
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Sports we see most
Football & contact sports
Fracture, dislocation and ligament care with protective orthoses that let you keep training while the hand heals.
Golf, tennis & racquet sports
Wrist tendonitis, TFCC and thumb pain — grip mechanics, load management and a return-to-play progression.
Baseball & throwing athletes
Hamate fractures, finger sprains and elbow tendinopathy addressed without losing the season.
Climbing, CrossFit & lifting
Pulley injuries, tendon strain and grip failure rebuilt with graded strengthening and callus/skin care.
Youth & collegiate athletes
Growth-plate-aware care, parent and coach communication, and clear written clearance milestones.
Post-surgical return to sport
Surgeon-coordinated protocols that move as fast as the tissue safely allows — and no faster.
Get back in the game
Call the office to schedule an evaluation. We coordinate directly with your surgeon, trainer or strength coach.