Reduce Hand and Wrist Pain with Hand Therapy
When your hands are in pain, simple tasks start to feel insurmountable. You might struggle to type on your computer, pick up utensils, use your phone, and more–all of which can significantly affect your work and personal life. Fortunately, hand therapy at Elements Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation offers simple solutions to addressing hand pain (and more).
Hand therapy is a specialized form of therapy targeting conditions and post-surgical rehabilitation of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. Our tailored treatment plans will help you find relief so you can get back to the day-to-day activities that matter most.
You don’t have to struggle with hand discomfort. Request an appointment with our North Oshawa or Ajax, ON-based hand therapists today.
What Conditions Can Hand Therapy Address?
Hand therapy is an excellent choice for the many conditions that affect our upper extremities, including the following:
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: We can help resolve symptoms from carpal tunnel syndrome or other nerve entrapments.
- Tendinopathies: We can help resolve common tendon issues, such as tennis elbow.
- Fractures: We can help you restore strength and functionality after a hand, wrist, or arm fracture.
- Arthritis: Arthritis often affects the hand and wrists. We can help you manage your symptoms.
- Post-Surgical Rehabilitation: Undergone surgery on your hand, wrist, or shoulder? We’ll help you restore strength, mobility, and functionality.
What to Expect from Hand Therapy
Our hand therapists will begin with a comprehensive evaluation that reviews your health history and current symptoms. We might also ask you to perform some simple movement screens to help us better understand your condition.
From there, we’ll create a personalized treatment plan based on your needs. Techniques we might utilize include the following:
- Manual Therapy: To reduce pain, promote blood circulation, and ease mobility restrictions
- Targeted Exercises: To build or restore strength and dexterity in your hands, fingers, and wrists
- Custom Bracing or Splinting: To protect and remove pressure from the joints, helping with pain management and injury recovery
- Modifications: Suggestions for activity or movement modifications and adaptive tools or equipment to help you more easily perform day-to-day activities
Our hand therapists can find a solution that gets you the results you want! Request an appointment at Elements Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation today to get started.
Your Next Steps…
Request An Appointment
Receive A Custom Treatment Plan
Work Hard and Progress In Your Recovery
Recover & Enjoy Life Pain-Free!