Hand rehabilitation

What is hand rehabilitation?

Hand rehabilitation brings together exercise therapy and physical therapy interventions to address limitations in functionality and mobility. Hand therapy is often used in conjunction with other therapeutic approaches, for example, together with drug treatment and before or after surgery.

How hand rehabilitation works?

The goal of hand therapy is to restore the functionality of the hand. It focuses on improving strength and mobility in general, but also fine motor skills, coordination and dexterity in particular. Hand rehabilitation also focuses on relieving pain.

What is done in hand rehabilitation?

Hand rehabilitation takes a holistic approach, where treatment does not have to be limited to the hand. Where necessary, this may also include the arm. In addition to drug and surgical treatment methods, the following procedures in particular are used in physical therapy:

• Manual therapy
• Manual lymphatic drainage
• Ultrasound therapy
• Electrotherapy
• Heat therapy
• cold therapy
• active movement exercises
• passive movement exercises
• massage

When to use hand rehabilitation?

A limitation in functionality and mobility of the hand can be congenital or occur as a result of injury or disease. The most common reasons for hand rehabilitation include:

• Injuries to the tendons
• Overuse
• Rheumatism
• Arthritis
• Osteoarthritis
• Burns
• frostbite
• fractures
• Diseases of the nerves
• CRPS
• Loss of function after operations
• Amputations
• Edema