Mr Nick Antoniou

Hand therapy can provide the following;

  • Preventative, Non-operative or conservative treatment
  • Management of acute or chronic pain
  • Desensitisation following nerve injury or trauma
  • Sensory re-education after nerve injury
  • Design and implementation of home exercise programs to increase motion, dexterity, and/or strength
  • Splint fabrication for prevention or correction of injury (see Figure 1)
  • Training in the performance of daily life skills through adapted methods and equipment
  • Conditioning prior to returning to work

Hand Therapy is a type of rehabilitation performed by an occupational or physical therapist on patients with conditions affecting the hands and upper extremities. Such therapy is performed by a provider with a high degree of specialization that requires continuing education and often, advanced certification. This enables the hand therapist to work with patients to hasten their return to a productive lifestyle. Hand Therapy is an essential part for anyone working in orthopaedics, plastic surgery, rheumatology and rehabilitation with a specific focus on the upper extremity.

Book an Appointment, please call 1300 914 341