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“Working with a knowledgeable hand therapist can make the difference between success and failure in complex hand surgical cases. The therapist extends the continuum of our care, as well as functioning as coach and trainer for our patients.”
Marybeth Ezaki, MD, Past President, American Society for Surgery of the Hand
In Phoenix Rehab, our senior hand therapists are experienced licensed and dedicated therapists (physiotherapists and/or occupational therapists) who specialized ONLY in the rehabilitation, treatment and management of painful fingers, hands, wrists, forearm & elbow conditions, because of interest, passion and expertise.
Example of a burn to the back of the hand
Our hands are usually at higher risk for burns because they are often handling a variety of objects be it for
Hand burns happens when cells in the skin are injured due to contact with heat, electricity, chemicals or radiation. When a hand is burned, the skin can become very tight, making it hard for a person to use his or her hand normally.
There are four types of hand burns:
Thermal burns are from contact with something very hot like fire, hot water or grease.
Electrical burns are from contact with electricity. An example of an electrical burn is when a child sticks a finger in a light socket.
Chemical burns are caused by contact with household or industrial chemicals.
Radiation burns are caused by the sun, tanning booths, sunlamps or radiation therapy for cancer treatment.
Hand burns can cause
If not treated early, hand burns can lead to finger, thumb and wrist tightness.
Our skin has multiple layers; and unfortunately, the greater the degree of burn means more parts and more layers of the skin are injured and the burn as well as damage is worse.
Burns are classified from least amount of damage (first-degree) to the most amount of damage (third- and fourth-degree). When the burn affects the deeper layers of skin, it can become tighter and take longer to heal.
Healed hand burn and scarring
The treatment of a hand burn depends on the severity of the burn.
First-degree burns require minimal treatment.
Second-, third- and fourth-degree burns will require wound care, possible skin grafts by a hand surgeon and early hand therapy to prevent stiffness of the joints and skin (scarring).
The treatment of hand burns has become more advanced as newer wound care bandages assist with healing.
A patient should be referred to our senior hand therapist as soon as possible after any type of hand burns (simple to complex).
Our senior hand therapiss may make an resting splint orthosis to position the hand (yes, resting in good position will help the injured / burnt hand to heal better) and will help with cleaning the wounds and applying bandages.
As the burn heals, the hand therapist will help to keep the scars from becoming too tight.
Compression garments are often recommended to help control the scarring. Hand therapy will also include teaching the patient exercises to improve motion in the fingers and strength of the hand.
Example of orthosis and compression glove for a hand burn
Patients may also receive the following hand therapy treatment modalities:
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Phoenix Rehab Group works with specialist physiotherapists and rehab therapists who are highly trained, qualified, experienced and passionate to provide high level of expert care to our patients.
HAND THERAPY & CUSTOMIZED SPLINTING
Patients who sustained injuries to their elbows, forearms, hands, wrists (sprains and fractures) and fingers, usually will benefit / require Hand Therapy to
Commonly treated hand pain injuries includes
REFORMER CLINICAL PILATES & WELLNESS PILATES
Clinical Pilates is a form of physical exercise that focuses on posture, core stability, balance, control, strength, flexibility and breathing.
It is a system of safe and effective exercises, which meet specific individual needs, to treat a wide range of injuries and conditions.
You may do Pilates as matwork or with the reformer or both, and every session will be customized 100% to your fitness, injury and tolerance.
TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE (TCM)
DEEP TISSUE RELEASE & SPORTS MASSAGE THERAPY
Sports and deep tissue release massage helps to increase nutrient-rich blood flow to tired, tight and tense muscles to accelerate recovery and shorten downtime / recovery period required.
It also prevents muscles from scar tissue micro-tears (and potential ruptures), and increases muscle performance. Having regular deep tissue and sports massage will keep your muscles healthy and fit with body/movement-confidence.
Read the benefits of regular deep tissue release therapy here.
ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES
All our allied health therapists and TCM physicians are fully insured and registered with Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC) and Traditional Chinese Medicine Board (TCMB).
See our entire team here with introductions and their specializations.
At the first session, our specialist physiotherapists will carry out a thorough assessment, helping them to select the most appropriate treatment to help you recover as well as provide treatment in the same session.
Follow up sessions are inline to provide expert treatment for your pain as well as prescribing specific exercises to reduce your risk of re-injury and giving you a long term solution.
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