Hand & Wrist

Hand & Wrist

Your hands and wrists are essential for nearly every daily activity. Pain or dysfunction in these areas can be frustrating and limiting. Our physiotherapists provide specialized care for hand and wrist conditions, combining manual therapy, exercise, and education to restore function and eliminate pain.

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The Root Cause

Common Causes

Hand and wrist problems often result from:

  • Repetitive strain from typing, mouse use, or assembly work
  • Falls onto an outstretched hand
  • Overuse in sports or activities
  • Inflammatory conditions like arthritis
  • Nerve compression (carpal tunnel syndrome)
  • Pregnancy-related swelling and hormonal changes
  • Age-related wear and tear
Common Causes

Diagnosis

Symptoms We Address

Hand and wrist conditions may cause:

Pain with gripping, pinching, or lifting

Our assessment identifies and resolves pain with gripping, pinching, or lifting to restore your quality of life.

Numbness or tingling in the fingers

Our assessment identifies and resolves numbness or tingling in the fingers to restore your quality of life.

Weakness in the hand or wrist

Our assessment identifies and resolves weakness in the hand or wrist to restore your quality of life.

Swelling and stiffness

Our assessment identifies and resolves swelling and stiffness to restore your quality of life.

Difficulty with fine motor tasks like buttoning or writing

Our assessment identifies and resolves difficulty with fine motor tasks like buttoning or writing to restore your quality of life.

Pain that worsens at night

Our assessment identifies and resolves pain that worsens at night to restore your quality of life.

Clicking or locking of fingers

Our assessment identifies and resolves clicking or locking of fingers to restore your quality of life.

Our Approach

How Our Physiotherapists Help

We provide comprehensive hand and wrist care:

Detailed assessment including neurological and structural tests
Joint mobilization and soft tissue techniques
Nerve gliding exercises for carpal tunnel and other nerve issues
Strengthening exercises for hand and forearm muscles
Splinting and bracing when appropriate
Ergonomic assessment and workplace modifications
Scar management for post-surgical cases
Education on activity modification and self-management
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Our Approach

When to Seek Help

Book an assessment if you have:

Persistent hand or wrist pain
Numbness or tingling in your fingers
Weakness affecting your grip
Swelling that doesn't resolve
Pain following an injury
Difficulty performing work or daily tasks
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Common Concerns

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, especially in mild to moderate cases. We use manual therapy, nerve gliding exercises, and ergonomic modifications to reduce symptoms. Many patients avoid surgery through conservative physiotherapy treatment.
Minor sprains often heal within 2-4 weeks, while more severe sprains can take 6-8 weeks. Physiotherapy accelerates healing and ensures you regain full strength and mobility.
Sometimes, but not always. Bracing can be helpful for symptom relief and protection, especially at night for carpal tunnel. However, prolonged immobilization can lead to stiffness. We'll advise on appropriate use.
Absolutely. While we can't reverse arthritis, physiotherapy significantly reduces pain and improves function through joint protection techniques, exercises, manual therapy, and education on managing symptoms.

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