Hand therapy is a specialised area of physiotherapy focused on the assessment and rehabilitation of conditions affecting the hands, wrists, and fingers. Problems in these areas can significantly impact daily tasks such as gripping, writing, lifting, and self-care activities.
At iPersonal Physiotherapy, our experienced physiotherapists provide personalised hand therapy programmes designed to reduce pain, restore movement, and improve hand function. Treatment is tailored to your specific condition, lifestyle, and recovery goals, helping you return to everyday activities with confidence.
What Is Hand Therapy?
Hand therapy involves the treatment of injuries and conditions affecting the hand, wrist, and fingers. It combines hands-on treatment, exercise rehabilitation, education, and functional training to optimise recovery and long-term hand health.
Hand therapy may be required following injury, surgery, or the gradual onset of pain and stiffness caused by overuse or degenerative changes.
Who Can Benefit from Hand Therapy?
Hand therapy may benefit individuals who:
Experience pain, stiffness, or weakness in the hands or fingers
Have reduced grip strength or difficulty performing fine motor tasks
Are recovering from fractures, tendon injuries, or surgery
Perform repetitive hand or wrist movements at work or during sport
Have conditions affecting joint mobility or tendon function
Early assessment and treatment can significantly improve outcomes and reduce the risk of long-term problems.
Common Conditions Treated with Hand Therapy
Hand therapy can help manage a wide range of conditions, including:
Hand and finger pain
Wrist sprains and strains
Tendon injuries and inflammation
Repetitive strain injuries
Post-fracture rehabilitation
Joint stiffness and reduced mobility
Arthritis affecting the hand or wrist
How Does Physiotherapy Help Hand Conditions?
Physiotherapy plays an essential role in restoring hand strength, coordination, and function while minimising pain and stiffness.
Manual Therapy
Hands-on techniques such as joint mobilisation and soft tissue therapy can help reduce pain, improve mobility, and support tissue healing.
Personalised Exercise Programmes
A tailored exercise programme may include:
Range-of-motion exercises
Strengthening exercises
Dexterity and coordination tasks
These exercises are designed to restore function and improve hand control.
Splinting Advice and Activity Modification
Where appropriate, advice on splinting, pacing, and activity modification can support recovery and protect healing tissues.
Education
Education is a key component of hand therapy. Understanding how to protect the hands, manage symptoms, and perform daily activities safely helps prevent re-injury and promotes long-term hand health.
Return to Everyday Function
Hand and wrist problems can be frustrating and limiting, but with targeted hand therapy, many people experience significant improvement in pain, strength, and function. A structured and individualised rehabilitation plan can help you regain confidence in using your hands for work, hobbies, and daily life.
Book a Hand Therapy Appointment Today
If you are experiencing hand, wrist, or finger pain, iPersonal Physiotherapy is here to help. Book your hand therapy assessment today and take the first step towards restoring comfort, strength, and function.