Conditions
Braces and supports help in a variety of situations, such as recovering from an injury or just leading an active lifestyle and needing to protect your joints. Here are just a few examples of when braces and straps can help:
Injury
Post-operative Rehab
Joint conditions like Arthritis
Conditions related to Athletic Injuries
Jobs involving heavy lifting or repetitive motions
Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS)
Patellar Tendonitis (Jumper’s Knee) and conditions related to Runner’s Knee
The Advantages of Hand Therapy Treatment at Home
Hand therapy treatment in home can be extremely beneficial for helping your hand to recover from an injury or ongoing pain. We all know the various types of treatment have many different advantages for your body.
Sometimes a clinic is so far away from your home or it’s just inconvenient for you to travel because your car won’t start or the weather isn’t perfect, and this is why our clinic offers in-home services. Our therapists will perform everything in your house so that you feel comfortable and confident in your treatment modality. It is also very convenient for you while the procedure is being conducted. You’ll be able to rest in your own familiar surroundings while completing hand therapy treatment that will assist you with your pain.
The Benefits of Hand Therapy Treatment
There are many different benefits to hand therapy treatment and you can discuss these with your therapist directly before beginning a course of action. Hand treatment procedures have many benefits. These can include a better mood, less anxiety, reduced hand pain, restoring lost muscle strength, and greater grip strength. You might even be able to eliminate the need for corrective surgery by purchasing hand therapy treatment in home.
How Hand Therapy Can Help You Get Back to the Life You Used to Know
Most people who are suffering pain in their hands or have undergone a painful injury that has changed the way they are able to use their hands imagine a time in the past when it was easier for them. This is a common reason to use in-home hand therapy treatment to help you get the support that you need to get your life back on track. Many different hand related issues can be addressed during hand therapy. You will discuss your specific treatment plan with your professional.
Hand therapy is usually designed to help patients who are suffering from conditions affecting the upper extremities and the hands. This therapy can enable patients to move along to a more quick return to a productive lifestyle. The sooner that you can consult with a hand therapist about in-home treatment the easier you will be able to get started.
How Long Could Hand Therapy Take to See Results?
Each patient will have individualized impacts on their life from their hand injury and from hand therapy. You might spend several months taking hand therapy sessions to start to see results but this will all be based on the underlying pain and/or injury that you have suffered when you started. Most people will use a first session that lasts longer and subsequent visits in order to ensure consistent and positive results in your life. You can discuss your options with your therapist in your very first session.
Book a Consultation with Our Hand Therapist
Our certified physiotherapists and occupational therapists perform our hand therapy treatments at home. They have all the specialized knowledge and training to handle many types of issues in the hand and arm.
Cost and Coverage
Our team includes physiotherapists, kinesiologists, chiropractors, and more. They have a thorough understanding of biomechanics and how to keep you moving properly. By analyzing your issues and goals, they will help you find the best solution. To learn more about our functional braces and straps, give us a call or schedule a consultation today.
Visit one of our conveniently located clinics that serve communities in and around Mississauga, Brampton, Hamilton, Scarborough, or Kitchener.
In-Home Treatment Hand Therapy FAQs
What do they do in hand therapy?
Your initial hand therapy session will be used to determine the overall functionality. Hand therapy is the science of treating the strength and range of motion in an individual’s upper body. Hand therapists provide preventative care, non-operative therapy and post-operational rehabilitation in the form of exercises.
What is the best treatment for arthritis in the hands?
The best treatment for arthritis in the hands will depend on your other medical conditions. Splinting in the affected joint for a short period of time can also be effective as well as using anti-inflammatory medicines. Many people, however, are turning to beneficial in-home hand therapy treatment to get the most possible advantages out of their treatment options.
Why does hand therapy feel so good?
By the time a person has reached out to a hand therapist for help, the pain is often severe. Hand therapy helps gives the patient confidence that they are focusing on the right types of treatment and exercises while removing some of the immediate pain that they could be suffering.