What Conditions Can Hand Therapy Help With?

Some common conditions which hand therapists deal with include:

• Osteoarthritis: A form of arthritis which occurs when the joint tissue at the end of bones wears down, osteoarthritis is extremely common in old age. A variety of hand therapy techniques can mitigate the impacts of arthritis.

• Tendonitis: Tendonitis is an inflammation of the tendons, usually resulting from injury or overuse. Tendonitis can cause pain and restrict range of motion. 

• Fractures: Fractures to the bones in the hand can require delicate care as they heal and regrow, as well as crafted therapies to strengthen the hand and improve its range of motion after some time for healing has passed.

• Nerve Injury: Nerve injuries can cause pain, impair sensation, and restrict motion. Hand therapies can assist with repairing and compensating for nerve damage.
• Repetitive Strain Injury: Repetitive strain injuries (RSI) often occur in the hands due to overuse. This can often be brought on by tasks like typing or using a computer mouse. RSI is an inflammation of tendons and muscles. Hand therapy can help prevent and reverse damage caused by RSI.

This is only a few of the more common conditions which hand therapists assist with. A much broader and more comprehensive spectrum of conditions and injuries can be addressed with hand therapy.

Hand therapy often takes a holistic approach which addresses more than the hands themselves. Often hand pain and limited function of the hand is symptomatic of issues with the upper body and limbs in general.

With this in mind, hand therapists will often address the wrist, forearms, shoulders, posture, and other important factors which affect the hands.

What are the Expected Results of Hand Therapy?

The results of hand therapy will vary from individual to individual. 

Your therapy practices and goals will be tailored to your individual needs. Generally speaking, the primary goals of hand therapy include:

• Alleviating chronic pain
• Promoting injury recovery
• Restoring function 
• Improving range of motion
• Increased strength

A hand therapist will be happy to talk with you about your specific goals and tailor your therapy program to meet those goals. 

Rehabilitation of the hands can open up new possibilities. It can enable you to recover lost functions such as writing or typing. It can reignite a passion for playing sports or music which has become too painful to enjoy. 

Hand therapists often work with professionals to mitigate and prevent damage before it develops into a serious or chronic condition. If you are someone who relies on their hands and often subjects them to strenuous work, it may be worth consulting a hand therapist for some advice on how to protect your most important assets!

Ready to send hand pain packing? No reason to suffer another day — call to schedule your appointment now!

We Provide a Variety of Therapies and Treatments

Activa Clinics is staffed by a large and capable team of physical therapists, pain management experts, and a variety of specialized medical professionals. 

We can confidently address almost any common issue with the hands and provide customized therapy plans for every patient.

Whether you are trying to recover strength after a fracture, fighting against a chronic pain condition, facing repetitive strain injury from your job or hobby, or any condition outside or in between, it is worth taking the time to reach out to Activa Clinics for a consultation to see how we can help your hands be the best they can be.

Find Hand Therapy in Mississauga

Ready to get a check up and see what sort of therapies might assist your hands?

If you’re in the Mississauga area, you’re in luck! Schedule an appointment at our Mississauga Activity Clinics hand therapy clinic and get some advice from the best.

Not in Mississauga? No problem! Take a look at the location of other Activa Clinics across Canada.