Specialist Hand Therapy

What is Hand Therapy?

Hand therapy is a specialist area of physiotherapy focused on treating conditions involving the hand, wrist and upper limb. Due to the complexity of these structures, effective treatment requires a detailed assessment and highly targeted rehabilitation approach.

Treatment aims to reduce pain, improve flexibility, restore strength and optimise hand function, helping patients return to work, sport and everyday activities as quickly as possible.

Whether you have developed hand pain gradually over time, suffered an injury, or are recovering from surgery, specialist hand therapy can help maximise your recovery and long-term outcome.

Why Choose Specialist Hand Therapy?

The hand is one of the most intricate structures in the body, consisting of multiple joints, tendons, ligaments, nerves and muscles that must work together seamlessly. Following injury, surgery or the development of conditions such as arthritis or nerve compression, specialist rehabilitation is often essential to achieve the best possible outcome.

At Complete Physio, we offer:

Expert assessment of hand and wrist conditions
Evidence-based post-operative rehabilitation
Post-operative wound care and scar management
Custom splinting where required
Rehabilitation focused on both strength and fine motor control
Close liaison with hand surgeons and consultants where appropriate

Our therapists have extensive experience managing both routine and complex hand conditions, helping patients regain confidence, function and independence.

What We Treat

We treat a wide range of hand, wrist and upper limb conditions, including:

Hand and wrist sprains, ligament injuries and fractures
Post-surgical rehabilitation (e.g. tendon repair, carpal tunnel release and Dupuytren’s release)
Wound care and scar management following surgery
Carpal tunnel syndrome and nerve-related conditions
Cubital tunnel syndrome
De Quervain’s tenosynovitis
Trigger finger and trigger thumb
Osteoarthritis and thumb arthritis
Tendon injuries and tendinopathy
Dupuytren’s disease
Sports-related hand and wrist injuries
Repetitive strain and overuse injuries
Post surgical-distal radius fracture fixation and carpal metacarpal joint (CMCJ) replacements

Many hand and wrist conditions present with similar symptoms. Accurate diagnosis and early intervention are often key to achieving the best possible recovery.

How We Help

Every treatment programme is tailored to the individual and designed around your goals, whether that is returning to work, sport, hobbies or simply carrying out everyday activities without pain.

Your treatment may include:

Hands-on physiotherapy
Targeted strengthening and mobility exercises
Functional, goal-based rehabilitation
Splinting and bracing
Scar management and desensitisation
Education and injury prevention advice
Return-to-work and return-to-sport rehabilitation

Our aim is not only to reduce symptoms but to restore normal movement, strength and long-term function.

By combining specialist assessment, evidence-based rehabilitation and close communication with your consultant or surgeon where required, we help ensure that every patient receives the most appropriate treatment pathway.

Private Medical Insurance

We are recognised by all major private medical insurers, including AXA and Bupa

If you intend to use private medical insurance, please contact our reception team before your appointment and we will be happy to guide you through the authorisation process.

Book an Appointment

If you’re experiencing hand or wrist pain, recovering from surgery or struggling with a hand-related injury, early specialist treatment can significantly improve your recovery and long-term outcome.

Fees

Initial Assessment (60 minutes): £180

Follow-Up Appointment (30 minutes): £120

Please note that the cost of splints, dressings and any additional items supplied during treatment are not included within the consultation fee and will be charged separately.

Book your hand therapy appointment with Complete Physio today.