Hand Therapist

Hand therapists are Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registeredoccupational therapistsorphysiotherapistswho have done further training to specialise in treating conditions affecting the hands, arms and shoulders.

手治疗的目的是让你的手working as well as possible following injury, disease or deformity affecting the upper limb.

Hand therapists can identify and assess difficulties associated with ongoing pain that affect the hand and arm. Rehabilitation involves advice on:

• exercise
• preventative care
• aids todaily living
• work-based activities.

Hand therapists often work alongsideorthopaedic surgeonsto plan and implement treatment after hand or arm surgery.