Hand physical therapy

The hand is a versatile tool with complex anatomy. Through extensive additional training, a hand physical therapist has specialized in the examination and treatment of the hand and wrist.

Many different problems can occur in the hand. Examples include bone fractures, tendon injuries, nerve damage, osteoarthritis, overuse complaints, amputations, and burns.

In the treatment of hand and wrist complaints, the hand physical therapist plays an important role. Both as a follow-up after surgery and for complaints that do not require surgery.

Treatment in hand physical therapy

The work of the hand physical therapist consists of treating muscles, tendons, bones, joints, nerves, and the skin. Functional problems that accompany hand complaints are also treated within hand physical therapy.

To restore optimal hand function, a course of treatment with the hand physical therapist can take a long time. Especially in the case of extensive injury or after surgery.

The aim of hand physical therapy is to be able to use the hand as well as possible again. To achieve this, the hand physical therapist uses, among other things, exercise therapy, mobilizing techniques to improve a joint's mobility, advice on the use of the hand, or splinting. In splinting, a custom-made splint is used to support a joint or protect a damaged structure.

A hand physical therapist often works in a private practice, hospital, or rehabilitation center. Here, they collaborate with primary care physicians and medical specialists.

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