FAQs – The Hand Recovery Centre

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How can I recover faster?

Do your home program. Practising exercises at home will accelerate your recovery
Follow recommendations for safe activities
Wear your splint as prescribed
Attend your appointments
Commit to your recovery goals

What is Hand Therapy?

Hand Therapy uses a variety of therapy techniques to address injuries of the hand, wrist and elbow.

Some examples of treatments include:
Custom-made splints to protect your injury and allow you to use your hand safely during your recovery. Splints may also be used to stretch stiff joints and increase movement.
Education about your injury and advice on when and how to return to normal activities
Wound care using dressings that allow you to start moving your hand as soon as possible after your injury or surgery.
Soft tissue massage to improve pain and increase movement
Movement Exercises to keep you moving or regain lost movement
Strengthening exercises to get you back to sport or work safely
Bandaging to reduce swelling and improve pain and movement
Prescription of scar treatments to improve movement or reduce sensitivity