What is hand therapy?
Hand therapy is a specialised discipline which encompasses physiotherapy and occupational therapy to treat injuries and conditions affecting the hand, wrist and forearm. These include tendon injuries, nerve injuries, pain syndromes, fractures, and arthritic conditions. Treatment may commence immediately following surgery.
Hand therapy at Milligan & Hill
Our hand therapists are fully qualified occupational therapists or physiotherapists with specialist expertise in the function, anatomy and physiology of the hand. Hand therapy services offered at Milligan & Hill include assessment, splint-making, rehabilitation programmes, exercise programmes, scar management, strengthening, and treatment for pain.
Health insurance
Please note that while many health insurance companies cover the cost of hand therapy consultations, most do not cover the cost of splints. You may also require a referral letter from your GP, orthopaedic or plastic surgeon.