Hand therapy is a specialist area of physiotherapy, which requires extra training in the area of hands. It is the non-surgical management of hand disorders and injuries.

 

Some common problems treated are finger sprains, dislocations, fractures, tendon injuries, nerve injuries. Hand therapy plays a crucial role in the recovery from injury of the hand or wrist and in the recovery from surgical operations so includes post-operative therapy.

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Treatment with Suzanne Gibson includes:

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• Wound assessment and management

• Splint advice and education

• Specific exercise programmes

• Joint and soft tissue mobilisations

• Acupuncture and electrotherapy