Welcome to the Services page of Kerry Hand Therapy Clinic. We specialize in treating hand injuries, post-surgery rehabilitation, and managing chronic hand conditions. Our expert treatments include thermoplastic and soft splinting, hydrotherapy, electrotherapy, specialized exercise programs, kinesiotaping, and scar therapy, all designed to restore hand function and improve your quality of life."
Hand Injury Recovery
Our Hand Injury Recovery program focuses on personalized treatment plans to help you regain strength and function in your hand after an injury. At you initial session you can expect:
- detailed assessment including review of your scans
- we discuss your goals and the timeline of recovery
- together we develop a treatment plan that works for you
- we begin the treatment
We use a combination of manual therapy, exercises, and modalities to facilitate healing. if appropriate we can recommend or make a support or brace to help function or protect healing structures.
Our Hand Injury Recovery program has helped numerous patients regain strength and function in their hands, allowing them to return to their daily activities pain-free.
Post-Surgery Rehabilitation
Our post-surgery rehabilitation program emphasizes tailored treatment plans designed to help you restore strength and functionality in your hand following surgery. During your first session, you can anticipate:
- detailed assessment including review of your scans, medical notes and surgery notes
- we discuss the timeline of recovery taking into consideration post-surgery protocols of your surgeon
- together we develop a treatment plan
- we begin the treatment
Our post-surgery treatment may involve splinting to safeguard healing structures, scar management to enhance scar recovery, a graduated exercise program, gentle manual techniques, and various modalities such as hydrotherapy and electrotherapy to reduce swelling, improve range of motion and strength, and aid in the restoration of normal sensation in your hand. Additionally, we provide re-education and functional training to help you return to the activities you love.
Chronic Hand Condition Management
Managing chronic hand conditions requires a comprehensive approach. At Kerry Hand Therapy Clinic, we offer specialized treatments to alleviate pain and improve function in conditions such as arthritis, tendonitis, trigger finger or carpal tunnel syndrome.
During your first session, you can expect:
- detailed assessment including review of your scans, medical notes and medical history
- we discuss your goals and expectations
- together we develop a treatment plan
- we begin the treatment
The treatment plan for chronic hand conditions typically emphasizes techniques aimed at reducing pain and stiffness while enhancing function. This often consists of a gentle graduated exercise program, soft manual techniques, and various modalities, including hydrotherapy and electrotherapy. Joint protection and modifications to activity and lifestyle are also significant components of the treatment plan.
Hands affected by chronic conditions often need additional support; we can recommend an appropriate orthosis or brace and even create one during your therapy session using soft splinting NRX materials.
“I was amazed by the level of care and expertise at Kerry Hand Therapy Clinic. The therapists were knowledgeable and supportive throughout my recovery process.”
[John Doe]