The Hand Therapy Blog

Trigger finger may sound like a minor hand condition, but for many people it can have a major impact on everyday function. Simple activities such as gripping a steering wheel, holding a cup, typing on a keyboard, fastening buttons, or opening jars can become painful, frustrating, and unreliable.

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) can significantly affect everyday life by causing pain, numbness, and tingling in the hands and fingers. Simple tasks like typing, writing, cooking, or opening jars become difficult and uncomfortable. Persistent discomfort may disrupt sleep, reduce productivity at work, and limit hobbies that require hand use.

We are thrilled to share some exciting news! With the help of Go Succeed NI, Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council and Scott Medical our hand therapy clinics in Newry, Belfast and Hillsborough, Northern Ireland, now offer LymphaTouch, a cutting-edge therapeutic treatment that’s changing the way clinicians world wide treat swelling, pain, scarring, and movement restrictions in the hand and upper limb.

This innovative technology supports and enhances traditional therapy, giving us another tool in the toolbox to help patients feel better, move better, and recover faster.

Skiers Thumb, also known as Gamekeeper’s Thumb, is an injury to the ligament on the inside of the thumb at its base. This ligament is called the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL). The injury occurs when the thumb is forced backwards or outwards, overstretching or tearing the ligament. The UCL is essential for pinch, strength and grip stability, so injury can significantly affect everyday activities.

At Hand Therapy Services NI, our specialist Occupational Therapists provide expert custom splinting as a core part of your hand and upper limb rehabilitation. Splinting isn’t just about support, it’s about protecting injured tissues, reducing pain and inflammation, and enabling you to return to meaningful everyday activities such as work, hobbies and self-care with confidence.

Distal radius fractures are among the most common fractures, accounting for up to one third of all fractures treated in emergency departments. Whilst many are straightforward and resolve with conservative management, some are more complex and require specialist intervention to ensure a full return to everyday function.