Hand therapy deals with aspects of hand function. As an Occupational Therapist- optimal, pain free hand function in everyday work, self care and recreation is my goal.
Interventions include:
- Custom made braces to rest injured structures, use during activity to prevent further injury or assist with pain - Pressure garments to manage post burn or surgical scarring or swelling
- Graded exercise programmes to regain sensation, mobility and strength
- Home and work visits to adapt the environment, tools or method of hand use to allow maximal hand function.
Melanie Lotter , BSc (OT)Wits 1991, Adv Dip (Neuro Science) Wits 1994, Dip (Hand Therapy) UP 2010.
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