Hand Therapy & Splinting

Have you ever considered how much you rely on your hands to assist you with daily chores?

It's not a question most people probably give much though to until their hand movement is compromised.

However, ask anyone suffering from hand injuries or associated problems and they will soon tell you how difficult it can be to manage the simplest tasks.

If you have experienced, or are currently experiencing pain or weakness in your hand or wrist, or numbness which may radiate up the arm, it's time to visit your doctor or your physiotherapist.

A diagnosis of your condition may reveal carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), a repetitive strain injury often associated with occupational duties.

Fortunately, treatment is readily available at Down Physiotherapy with hand therapy programs designed to facilitate a return to normal function.

In addition to helping CTS patients, the programs also support people with arthritis, fractures, joint replacement, amputations, neurological conditions and tendonitis using a variety of techniques depending on the patient's individual needs.

Some of these include scar and oedema massage, splinting, finger stalls and exercises to strengthen and increase mobilisation aiming for optimal functional use.

Recovery time varies depends on the variables including the patient's general health, the severity of the injury or complexity of the problem, patient compliance and other contributing factors.

Generally, however, hand issues tend to resolve within specific time frames, usually 3 months for tendon problems and 6 weeks for fractures.

Conditions that persist can result from unsuccessful surgery where bones haven't healed as expected or where complications have set in.

Amputations and replacement of fingers, often the result of industrial accidents, require prolonged therapy with an anticipated extended recovery time.

Arthritis patients are in good hands at Downs Physiotherapy with access to resting splints and function splints designed to cater for their specific needs.

Furthermore, instruction on exercise and pain management is also dispensed by the experts.

And for those experiencing difficulty with daily tasks, the hand therapist can assist through activity or task modification programs using devices or strategies to alleviate stress and make everyday functioning easier.

So be encouraged and take action today.

There's no need to suffer discomfort any longer - help is just a phone call away at Downs Physiotherapy.

Call 4632 6672 to enlist help today.