Hand therapy is a highly specialised area requiring in-depth knowledge of the complex structures of the hand and wrist and how they work. Many years of working in the field are essential to gain the appropriate hands-on expertise to adequately assess and treat hand and upper limb injuries and conditions.
While physiotherapists also work in the field of hand therapy, our expert Occupational Therapists focus on hand and upper limb rehabilitation and improving occupational performance. This includes the rehabilitation of movement, strength, sensation, etc, transferring these components into everyday functional activities.
Occupational Therapists are trained at university level to analyse activities such as work, sport, personal and domestic activities of daily living, enabling specialist rehabilitation in these areas.
We provide a range of high-quality, specialist reports for individuals affected by hand and upper limb injuries, as well as those managing long-term or progressive conditions impacting upper limb function. Our reports are meticulously compiled following a comprehensive assessment process, incorporating both standardised and non-standardised assessments and tools, with comparisons made to the unaffected limb where appropriate.
Each assessment includes a detailed analysis of the client’s baseline functional ability, with specific focus on performance in self-care, work, and leisure activities. This enables us to accurately identify limitations, track progress, and support recommendations for rehabilitation or workplace adjustments.
We also offer bespoke, client-centred reports tailored to individual needs, whether for clinical purposes, Personal Independence Payments (PIP), Medico-legal cases or return-to-work planning.
Yes- Our therapists are fully trained and insured to implement corticosteroid injection therapy for hand and upper limb conditions.
A detailed assessment is essential to determine if a corticosteroid injection can be administered. We Use Corticosteroid injections in conjunction with a wider treatment plan to ensure safe, effective and holistic treatment. Conditions where corticosteroids can be useful are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Finger, Trigger thumb, Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis elbow) and De Quervain’s tenosynovitis to reduce inflammation and pain and help to restore function in everyday activities.
A formal referral from a Doctor is not required to access our service. We accept referrals directly from individuals with hand difficulties as well as from GP’s, Consultants, Physiotherapists and other health and medical professionals.
We run a weekly clinic in Orthoderm Clinic, Hillsborough. An appointment can be provided as soon as you contact us. Patients are typically assessed with treatment initiated within 2 weeks from the date we receive your referral.
The length of your initial assessment will depend on your clinical presentation, the difficulties you are experiencing and the treatment you require. We can discuss these details when you contact us by telephone, email or the contact form on our website.
The amount of treatment sessions you will need depends on your clinical presentation, the functional difficulties you are having and the type of treatment you require. We can discuss these details when you contact us by telephone, email or by using the contact form on our website.
If you have been using any splints or modalities to help manage your hand/ upper limb condition, it would be helpful to bring these along to your appointment so as we can provide further advice on their use if appropriate.
If your treatment is covered by an insurance provider, please send us your pre-authorisation codes prior to your appointment. This will help to speed things up when you visit us and will ensure that you are getting the most from your hand therapy sessions.
Yes. Orthoderm clinic offers spacious treatment rooms that allow you to bring one person with you to your appointment.
There is a free car park to the rear of the clinic with parking spaces for blue badge holders at the front door of the clinic if required.