HAND
The hand consists of 27 bones not including the sesamoid bone and is rich in nerve supply and tactile feedback. The hand is one of the most important parts of the body because we use our hands to carry out large movements also very precise, fine movements.
Damage to your hand can have a significant impact on your life as performing the simplest of tasks may be a struggle. It is important that if you injure your hand or receive surgery on your hand that you get proper physiotherapy treatment in order to get your hand back to its best as quickly as possible and prevent permanent changes or re-injury.
WHAT HAND CONDITIONS DO WE TREAT?
We see a variety of hand conditions at Farrell Physiotherapy and our specialist physiotherapists provide excellent treatment in order to decrease your symptoms and improve your hand function.
Some of our most common conditions include:
Fractured finger
Duypytrens contracture
WHAT TREATMENT OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR HAND CONDITIONS?
The treatment you require for your hand condition will be based on the symptoms you present with and what your physiotherapist finds when assessing you.
Common treatment techniques for hand conditions include:
Passive stretches
Advice regarding activity modification
Ice therapy
Ultrasound therapy
Joint mobilisations
Passive range of movement exercises
Active-assisted and active range of movement exercises
Graded exercise programme to return to function
WHAT IS THE BENEFIT OF PHYSIOTHERAPY FOR A HAND CONDITION?
There will be different benefits of physiotherapy depending on your condition and goals. Physiotherapy helps to relieve your symptoms and speed up the recovery process. Our aim is to get you back to your best in the shortest space of time.
Physiotherapy assists with:
Decreased pain
Increased strength
Improved dexterity
Maintenance of range of movement
Decreased stiffness
Rapid recovery post-op
Prevention of re-injury
Don't Let Pain Win!
Our Expert Physiotherapists in Witham and Chelmsford specialise in providing the latest treatments and techniques in order to get you pain free as soon as possible, cure the cause of your pain and help you to return to pre-injury levels of activity.
Furthermore, we'll also give you a bespoke exercise and rehabilitation program, and advise you on how to prevent re-injury and remain pain free.
Get in touch with us now on 01245 830280 or 07980 898212 or click below to book online!
Same day and emergency appointments available most of the time.
Insurance
At Farrell Physiotherapy we work with some of the uk's top insurance companies to ensure you're covered.
We can accept payment from AXA (PPP), Bupa, PruHealth, simplyhealth and Standard Life, if you have any questions about alternative payment methods, please get in touch with us using the contact form at the bottom of the page and we'll get back to you asap!
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday
6am to 9pm
Saturdays
9am to 12pm
Same day & Emergency appointments available most times.
WITHAM
Witham Leisure Centre, Spinks Ln, Witham, Essex, CM8 1EP
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