Wrist and Hand

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Appointments can be arranged by telephone or email. Self-funding patients can refer themselves to physio. We do not require a referral from your doctor.

Conditions

Wrist and Hand

Chartered Physiotherapists treat patients with wrist and hand pain as a result of an acute injury, or symptoms that have developed gradually as a result of overuse. Wrist and hand pain can also be referred from the neck or upper thoracic region of the spine; therefore, a detailed assessment is required. Common conditions of the wrist and hand include Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, fractures of the wrist bones (radius, ulna, scaphoid) and subluxation or dislocation of the hand bones to name but a few. Such injuries require specific rehabilitation to restore strength and movement and facilitate a return to physical activity; your physiotherapist will advise upon appropriate support and activity modification. Physiotherapy treatment may include Acupuncture, splinting, compression, specific strengthening and stretching exercises, taping, joint and soft tissue mobilisations and neural lengthening techniques.

Other conditions:

  • Sprained wrist, digits and thumb
  • Tendon and ligament injuries
  • Nerve injuries
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Compartment Syndrome
  • Arthritis of the wrist, digits and thumb
  • Ulnar Tunnel Syndrome of the wrist

Make an appointment

Appointments can be arranged by telephone or email. Self-funding patients can refer themselves to physio. We do not require a referral from your doctor.

Treatments

Process of Therapy

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Assessment

The physiotherapist will take a history and conduct a physical examination.

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Diagnosis

The findings will then be discussed with you and a diagnosis made.

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Treatment Plan

A treatment plan will be compiled taking into consideration your goals and expectations. The physiotherapist will discuss prognosis and any further investigation that they feel you may need.

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Physiotherapy

Your treatment will commence. This may include manual therapies such as mobilisation or massage, pain relief and anti-inflammatory treatment.