Hand & Upper Limb Treatment

Clinical practice standards are aligned to current research and are continually monitored by our senior hand therapists.

Splinting

• Fabrication of customised static and dynamic splints using thermoplastics, plaster, neoprene and lycra to protect repaired structures and allow prescribed movement
• Resting splints, protective splints, mobilisation splints and working splints

Wound, Oedema and & Scar Management

• Basic wound care and compression bandaging to optimise healing and allow early exercise and hand use
• Use of silicone media, massage techniques and compression for scar management
• Techniques to flatten, soften, and desensitise scar tissue as well as increase the mobility of the scar and surrounding tissues

Range of motion, stretching and strengthening programmes

• Use of heat, cold for pain, inflammation and stiffness
• Massage techniques including trigger point, myofascial, deep tissue and friction massage
• Dedicated home programs to facilitate and progress movement and upgrade function
• Work Conditioning

Nerve Desensitisation & Sensory Re-education techniques

Task simplification and provision of assistive devices

Education and advice