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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.
A fracture is a break in any bone.
A fracture severity can range from
There are 19 bones in the finger, thumb and palm of the hand. A fracture of any of these is called a hand fracture.
Fractures can cause
There will also be limited motion or inability to move the fractured finger and also the other fingers. There might be some numbness with the fracture if the tiny nerves running along the sides of the finger have been stretched or injured.
Finger fracture with swelling and bruising
Typically it's trauma or injury to the hand is the main cause of hand and finger fractures.
These injuries may occur from
A fracture occurs when there is enough force to break the bone, and usually will involve some form of primary and secondary damage to other structures in the same hand.
If a fracture is suspected, the doctor will order an X-ray.
The results of the X-ray will determine what kind of treatment is needed.
Typically there are three main types of treatment to help fractured bones heal:
A hand therapist is extremely important in the rehabilitation of hand fractures.
Our senior hand therapist can fabricate a custom hand and finger splint orthosis that provides proper positioning and allows the fracture to heal.
Unfortunately due to the complexity, our fingers become stiff very fast, and our senior hand therapist can instruct the patient in safe exercises that will both treat AND prevent stiffness.
The best outcome after a finger fracture is to have a fully healed fracture with a return of full motion, strength and hand function, and this is usually achieved with consistent hand therapy with a senior and dedicated hand therapist.
Custom-made orthosis for a hand fracture
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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