Hand Therapy
Restoring Function and Mobility with Personalised Hand Therapy
At Sigma Therapies, we offer specialised Hand Therapy services to help individuals recover from hand, wrist, and forearm injuries or conditions.
Our Occupational Therapists provide targeted rehabilitation to restore strength, mobility, and function in the hands and upper limbs.
Whether you’ve experienced an injury, undergone surgery, or are managing a chronic condition such as arthritis, our personalised hand therapy programs are designed to help you regain independence and return to your daily activities with confidence.
What is Hand Therapy?
Hand therapy is a specialised form of rehabilitation that focuses on the treatment of conditions affecting the hands, wrists, and forearms.
Our Occupational Therapists use a combination of manual therapy techniques, exercises, splinting, and education to improve hand function, reduce pain, and promote healing. Hand therapy is commonly used to help individuals recover from fractures, tendon injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, and post-surgical recovery.
Our goal is to support you in regaining hand function and independence, whether it’s for work, daily tasks, or recreational activities.
How Our Hand Therapy Can Help You
Our hand therapy services are designed to address a wide range of injuries and conditions affecting the hands and upper limbs, including:
Fractures and Bone Injuries:
We provide therapy to restore mobility and strength after fractures or bone injuries in the hand, wrist, or forearm, guiding you through safe and effective exercises for recovery.
Tendon and Ligament Injuries:
We offer rehabilitation for tendon injuries, such as trigger finger or tendonitis, helping to restore movement and reduce pain.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome:
We provide non-surgical interventions, including splinting and exercises, to alleviate the pain and discomfort caused by carpal tunnel syndrome.
Arthritis and Joint Conditions:
For individuals managing arthritis, we provide joint protection techniques, splinting, and exercises to maintain function and reduce pain.
Post-Surgical Rehabilitation:
After hand or wrist surgery, we guide you through a personalised rehabilitation program to ensure optimal healing, prevent stiffness, and restore hand function.
Nerve Injuries:
We offer rehabilitation for conditions affecting the nerves in the hands, such as ulnar or radial nerve injuries, focusing on restoring sensation, movement, and coordination.
Restore Hand Mobility & Strength
Manage Arthritis and Joint Conditions
Achieve Optimal Healing & Restore Hand Function
What’s Involved in Hand Therapy?
Our hand therapy programs are tailored to each individual’s specific needs and goals. The process typically includes:
Initial Consultation and Assessment:
We begin by assessing your injury, condition, or post-surgical status to understand the severity of your impairment and the specific areas that need rehabilitation.
Personalised Treatment Plan:
Based on the assessment, we create a customised treatment plan that may include exercises, manual therapy, splinting, and pain management techniques. This plan is designed to restore strength, mobility, and function in the affected area.
Therapeutic Exercises:
We guide you through a series of targeted exercises to improve range of motion, strength, and coordination in the hands and upper limbs. These exercises are tailored to your specific condition and recovery stage.
Splinting and Bracing:
If needed, we provide custom splints or braces to support healing, protect the injured area, or improve joint alignment. Splinting can be especially useful for managing conditions like arthritis or carpal tunnel syndrome.
Pain and Swelling Management:
We offer strategies to manage pain and swelling, including manual therapy, ice/heat therapy, and gentle movement techniques to support the healing process.
Education and Self-Management:
We teach you techniques for protecting your hands and preventing further injury, such as ergonomic adjustments, activity modifications, and joint protection strategies.
Why Choose Sigma Therapies for Hand Therapy?
At Sigma Therapies, we are committed to helping individuals recover from hand injuries or conditions through personalised and evidence-based care. Our Occupational Therapists have extensive experience in hand therapy, ensuring that you receive expert treatment that is tailored to your specific needs.
Experienced Occupational Therapists
Our team specialises in hand therapy, providing targeted and effective treatment for a wide range of hand, wrist, and forearm conditions.
Personalised Treatment Plans
We understand that every individual’s recovery is unique, which is why we tailor our therapy plans to your specific injury or condition, ensuring the best possible outcomes.
Comprehensive Care
We provide a holistic approach to hand therapy, addressing not only physical recovery but also pain management, functional goals, and long-term hand health.
Supportive Environment
Our Occupational Therapists provide compassionate and continuous support throughout your recovery journey, helping you regain confidence and independence.
Is Hand Therapy Covered by Medicare?
Hand therapy services provided by Occupational Therapists may be covered under certain Medicare programs if referred by a GP as part of a care plan, such as through the Chronic Disease Management (CDM) scheme.
Additionally, if you are an NDIS participant, hand therapy may be funded through your NDIS plan. Private health insurance may also cover hand therapy services.
We recommend discussing your funding options with your healthcare provider, NDIS planner, or private insurer.