Hand Therapy in Cheltenham
If you are looking for hand physiotherapy in Cheltenham, our specialist hand therapy service can help with a wide range of hand and wrist conditions.
The hand and wrist are highly complex structures, and there are many conditions where specialist hand physiotherapy can be more helpful than general physiotherapy. We find outcomes for these conditions are better with targeted care from an experienced physiotherapist, who has additional training in these areas.
Our wonderful physiotherapist, Emma Moule, has over 12 years’ experience with assessing and treating hand conditions, and would love to help you at our clinic in Cheltenham.
Here are just some of the hand and wrist conditions that hand therapy with us can help with:
Osteoarthritis of the thumb, fingers and wrist
Rheumatoid and inflammatory arthritis
Carpal tunnel syndrome (tingling and numbness in the hand and fingers)
Cubital tunnel syndrome (tingling and numbness in the hand and fingers)
DeQuervain’s Tenosynovitis (thumb pain)
Hand and finger injuries: fractures, dislocations or finger sprains
Rehab following certain hand surgeries(please note, we are currently unable to accept post operative Dupuytren’s or tendon repair cases). If you are unsure, please feel free to contact us, and we would be happy to advise you if we can help.
What does a hand therapy appointment involve?
Your first hand therapy appointment will begin with a specific hand therapy assessment which can take up to 45 minutes. Your physiotherapist will ask questions to understand your symptoms and goals. We will assess your movement, strength and how your hand is functioning day to day.
From this we will aim to diagnose, explain to you in clear terms and create a personalised treatment plan to help you recover.
Hand physiotherapy treatment at our clinic in Cheltenham could involve:
Hands on treatment to improve movement and reduce pain
Swelling and pain management strategies
Targeted rehabilitation exercises to restore strength and function
Work specific rehabilitation and advice
Desensitisation techniques to help with pain
Joint protection and splinting advice
Scar management following injury or surgery
Referral for scans or injections if required
