Hand Therapy
What is hand therapy?
Hand therapy is a specialized area of exercise often treated by a hand physiotherapist or an occupational therapist. It is meant to treat disorders or injuries related to the hand and palm. The focus can include rehabilitating the entire limb including the neck, shoulders, hands and wrist.
What types of injuries do hand therapists treat?
Some patients can be seen after a trauma and/or surgery. Patients may have received therapy in a hospital setting to help them get through the early phases. Many times these patients require additional therapy to improve their pain, mobility, and help them return to normal daily activities.
These injuries can include:
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Dupuytren’s Release
Volar plate finger injuries
Finger fractures (metacarpal/phalanx)
Tendon lacerations
Burns
Crush injuries
Trigger Finger/Thumb
What To Expect During Your Visit With A Hand Therapist
A complete physiotherapy plan of care consist of an assessment, and targeted treatments based on the assessment findings and your goals.
Usually, a patient enters into a plan of care after presenting him or her with a medical history, explaining the cause of symptoms and the treatments applied so far. During the assessment stage, the therapists will also conduct a physical examination of the injury or trauma. This ensures an appropriate plan is formulated and patient goals are set.
If you live in Halton or Hamilton and you are looking for hand therapy in Burlington area. Feel free to contact us. We offer a collaborative approach with many other health services in house such as acupuncture, chiropractic, naturopathy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and counselling.
What types of treatment you can expect?
We have a wide variety of treatment methods, including manual therapy, massage, heat treatments, ultrasound, acupuncture and electrotherapy. For example, manual therapy or hands on mobilization and scar treatments can help improve mobility and range of motion. Your therapist will also provide the education and skills you need to perform vital treatments at home which could include stretching, strengthening exercises, scar massage and heat/warm water therapy.
Some exercises focus on specific muscles and joints and include stretching. Our hand therapist also teach the patient skills to perform at home. These include the use of ice packs and exercises.
How long does it take to recover?
Depending on the cause, severity and what tissue is damaged recovery can take a few weeks up to months. It is important to understand what is happening and to seek guidance and treatment from a qualified hand physiotherapist. Remember to be patient and consistent with your exercise program and follow their advice. Keep in mind that your hand physiotherapist treats these types of conditions regularly and will help you recover as quickly as possible. You may want to contact your nearest hospital for in-patient rehabilitation. For example, Joseph Brant Hospital provide upper extremities therapy
Michelle has many years of experience in the treatment of hand conditions and is available for new patients.
Flexibility and accommodation to make your appointment viable and fit to your schedule
Highly recommended for everyone who is looking for friendly, warm and very professional help in physiotherapy. Flexibility and accommodation to make your appointment viable and fit to your schedule. Warm, new and clean environment going very well together with informative and friendly, professional personnel. My therapy clinical notes, invoices and appointment reminders were also available on line and on time. Khizar, Nancy, Thank you.
Feeling better by the day. Thank you so much!
This is the first time I give a review. I cannot say enough about this clinic. They are really amazing. Friendly, great customer service and helped me with a condition I have for years. Feeling better by the day. Thank you so much!
I was very impressed by their customer service and professionalism
I recently used Pillars of Wellness services for my injuries. I was very impressed by their customer service and professionalism. The first time I came to do my assessment, the owner, the physiotherapist and the chiropractor sat with me to help me figure out the best way to feel better and faster. I spent 6 weeks with on-going treatment using different modalities. The end result was no more pain and I was able to move again!! Thank you so much for your help. I highly recommend this clinic to anyone.
Summing it up Pillars of Wellness is a well run top notch health clinic!
Lori and Laurent Pinci who run Pillars of Wellness along with their team are very professional and efficient. They make you feel welcome with a smile and kind words every time you walk through their doors. They truly care. We have not yet had the need to experience the many other services that Pillars of Wellness offers, but if we ever did, we definitely would not hesitate to use them.
I’m feeling very supported during my recovery….
On the advice of a friend, I reached out and booked a series of appointments with their occupational therapist, Lori; physiotherapist, Abida; and their naturopath, Dr. Galantai to help with recovering from a concussion. It has been an excellent experience! They are all incredible practitioners.
This is the first time I’ve ever experienced a longer term injury and their genuine, individualized care has really lessened my stress. I’m feeling very supported during my recovery and highly recommend their clinic. I credit my continual improvement to the holistic way I’m getting treatment for my symptoms and am very grateful.
I went to different clinics I finally found one worth going to.
Friendly, caring and professionals like nothing I have seen around Aldershot//Burlington. Attentive to the needs of their patients. They take the time to listen. Beautiful and well designed clinic that is extremely well maintained. I have had two car accidents in the last year and I went to different clinics I finally found one worth going to.
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