Hand Therapy
Your hands are vital to life. Give them the care they deserve and get back to the things most important to you.
Hand Therapy in Singapore
What is Hand Therapy?
Hand Therapy is a sub-speciality of Occupational Therapy. Most Hand Therapist in Singapore are trained Occupational Therapist who has taken a special interest in Hand Therapy.
They have taken further training to deepen their knowlegde and understanding of the hand so that they are able to manage any elbow, wrist or finger pain.
Hand Therapy in Singapore
What Do Hand Therapists Do?
Hand Therapists at The Rehab Centre seek to understand the cause of your pain. You might have trigger finger, Mummy’s thumb or carpal tunnel syndrome.
Your Hand Therapist will assess thoroughly the source of your pain, and based on their findings, advise the most appropriate, effective and efficacious treatment. It could be the use of customised splints to reduce the load, massage to reduce pain or improve movement or exercises to improve the strength and function of your hand.
Hand Therapy in Singapore
What Conditions Do Hand Therapist Treat?
Hand Therapists at The Rehab Centre manage a myraid of conditions ranging from tennis elbow, Mummy’s thumb, carpal tunnel syndrome, TFCC injuries, trigger finger to customising a splint after you’ve done a surgery for your elbow or wrist or helping you after a hand surgery.
Hand Therapy in Singapore
Alleviate Your Hand, Elbow, & Wrist Pain
Hands are an essential part of your everyday life. When they aren’t functioning properly and causing you pain, you aren’t yourself. The simplest tasks – washing your hands, brushing your teeth, getting dressed, cooking, and driving – become burdensome and frustrating.
Our team wants to help you alleviate pain in your hands, elbows, fingers, and wrists by promoting healing and maximising their function. We want to get you back to the everyday activities, sports, and hobbies that are meaningful to you. Your hands are too essential to life. Don’t ignore the pain. Let us help you find relief.
Customised Hand Splints in Singapore
Customised Splinting Services
We also provide customised splinting services for both upper and lower limbs. Splints can be used to immobilise and protect/support injured structures and joints, as well as to aid in improving joint mobility. These splints are fabricated on the spot by our hand therapist and can be adjusted and customised to ensure that they are a comfortable fit.
Hand Therapy Sessions
Personalised Hand & Upper Limb Treatment
Hand therapy is a specialised healthcare service which focuses on the rehabilitation of the upper limb – namely the elbow, forearm, wrist, hand, fingers and thumb. Wherever you’re experiencing pain, our expert hand therapist will work with you to identify the root cause of your pain and treat it through a variety of rehabilitation techniques. We’ll work closely with the referring hand or orthopaedic surgeon to develop a safe and effective programme so you can get back to doing what you love as soon as functionally possible.
Hand therapy and treatment plans may include:
- Advice and Education: Nothing can be more helpful when you begin to understand what is causing your pain and discomfort and you will be more able to take charge of your recovery and your life.
- Exercises: An exercise programme can help you regain strength, range of motion, and reduce stiffness. We’ll introduce helpful exercises and send you home with a personalised programme.
- Pain Management: While we will aim to alleviate pain, understanding how to manage hand pain properly will aid in overall recovery and help you take control of your hand condition.
- Functional Retraining: We’ll ensure that you’re able to perform common tasks and activities which you love, as well as prepare you for your return to work.
- Manual Therapy: Soft tissue massage and trigger point release therapy are hands-on techniques that help to break adhesions, improve circulation, and optimise muscle function.
- Heat Therapy: Heat application can relieve hand pain and stiffness by relaxing tissue, increasing blood flow, and improving the production of joint fluid.
- Ultrasound Therapy: Ultrasound can improve grip strength through the reduction of stiffness, swelling and pain in the joints.
- Ergonomics Advice: We’ll discuss your posture and review your workstation setup to prevent future injuries and issues.
Common Hand & Upper Limb Injuries We Treat
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Meet Our Principal Hand Therapist
Joanna Lim obtained her Diploma in Occupational Therapy with Merit from Nanyang Polytechnic in 2006. Under the MOH Health Science Scholarship, she graduated from La Trobe University (Melbourne, Australia) with a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy (1st class Honours) the following year. Upon graduation, she worked in Changi General Hospital and Sengkang General Hospital. With more than 15 years of experience in this field, Joanna has worked with hand surgeons and orthopaedic doctors in both inpatient and outpatient settings. During her tenures at CGH and SKGH, Joanna was a Senior Occupational Therapist and held the role of Hand Therapy and Upper Limb Rehabilitation Unit Leader.
In the course of her practice, Joanna witnessed first-hand the deep impact that hand and upper limb injuries can have on people’s lives. She strongly believes that good ergonomics practices often go hand-in-hand with therapeutic interventions. With this in mind, Joanna pursued her post-graduate studies in ergonomics in 2015. She was awarded a Master of Science in Health Ergonomics with Merit from University of Derby (UK) and served as the Ergonomics workgroup leader during her stint at CGH.
She is a proponent of client-centred care and advocacy, striving to ensure that her treatment plans are customised to the needs of each unique individual. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, running, reading, travelling, as well as the occasional binge-watching of Netflix. You can find Joanna at our Bukit Timah Clinic.
FAQ
Will Hand Therapy hurt?
Our Hand Therapist will work within your pain threshold to help you heal, and restore movement and function. It is therefore important that you communicate the intensity, frequency and duration of pain to the therapist so that she can adjust your treatment plan if required.
I just had my operation, when will I be able to start my rehabilitation?
Do I need a doctor’s referral to see the hand therapist?
Some health insurers may also require either a GP or specialist doctor’s referral before they authorise coverage of therapy fees. Please check with your insurance company if you require any clarification.
What do I need to bring to a Hand Therapy session?
How long is each session?
What can I expect at my first session?
About The Rehab Centre
The Rehab Centre is a group of like-minded Allied Health Professionals (AHPs), aspiring to provide high quality, accessible, and ethical care to our patients – all in one place. Having to visit various centres for different health and wellness needs can be a hassle. Recovering from an injury can often involve multiple referrals, appointments in different places, and phone calls that consist primarily of hold music.
The Rehab Centre was born out of a desire to provide a one-stop care centre for your health and wellness needs. Come visit us and we’ll partner you in achieving our goals.
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Whether you were recently injured or have been dealing with a disorder, our team of specialists is well equipped to help you recover to your fullest potential.
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