Occupational Therapy

Hand and Upper Limb Rehabilitation – An Occupational Therapy approach

Hand therapy is a specialty practice of occupational therapy that provides rehabilitation of the hand, and upper limbs after an orthopaedic or neurologic condition. We design and prescribe interventions which facilitate the functional return of the use of upper limb in daily activities such as feeding, dressing, return to work, leisure and sports. Using an occupation-based and client-centred approach, our interventions aim to emphasize on our client’s needs which are meaningful and fulfilling to them.

Conditions we treat

Fractures
Lacerations and wounds (skin, nerve, tendon, muscles, ligaments)
Ligament sprains
Muscle/tendon strains

Neuropathies
Tendinitis/Tendinosis
Repetitive Strain Injuries
Arthritis

Treatment we offer

Splint/orthosis fabrication
Physical agent modalities
Stiffness management
Edema management
Scar management
Neural Mobilisation

Neuromuscular strengthening
Myofascial treatment
Ergonomics consultation
Work assessment, conditioning, hardening
ADL modification and lifestyle redesign

The main goal of occupation-based upper limb rehabilitation is to tailor a rehabilitation programme which promotes healing while also empowering our clients to continue perform meaningful activities. This approach fosters positive outcomes for clients, enhances their satisfaction with the therapy experience and results, maximises their ability to engage in desired roles within their environment, and most importantly, living the quality of life as they define it.