A Hand therapist will have achieved a high level of specialisation through advanced post-graduate education and clinical experience as an Occupational therapist or Physiotherapist. A hand therapist usually works in a hospital setting alongside surgeons, to plan and provide pre and post-operative care, such as splinting and exercises for the treatment of sensation, movement and muscle strength. They also work with specialist consultants such as Rheumatologists and Plastic Hand Surgeons, to maximise hand function and thus improve the patient’s participation in life style activities.
Our therapists at Hand Kinetics are trained to give you an opinion on what is the best treatment approach for your condition now, so that you can make informed decisions about your future care starting from your first consultation.
For more information please go to the British Association of Hand Therapist's website at:
www.hand-therapy.co.uk.
