Hand & Wrist pain physiotherapy
From arthritis at the base of your thumb to carpal tunnel syndrome, hand and wrist pain can make simple daily tasks challenging. Our experienced physiotherapists will help identify the root cause of your pain and create a targeted treatment plan to restore your hand function and strength.
Osteo Arthritis
Osteoarthritis in the hand and wrist occurs when the protective cartilage covering the ends of your bones wears down over time, causing pain, stiffness, and reduced grip strength. This can make everyday tasks like opening jars, typing, or even turning doorknobs challenging and uncomfortable.
What Causes It?
- Natural aging process
- Repetitive hand movements
- Previous hand or wrist injuries
- Family history
- Manual labour or intensive hand use
- Joint overuse in certain occupations
- History of inflammatory conditions
- Natural wear and tear over time
Our Treatment Approach
At Mawson Lakes Physiotherapy, we’ve worked hundreds of Osteoarthritis patients over the past 20 years. Our treatment begins with a thorough assessment to determine the severity of your condition and identify any contributing factors. Your personalised treatment plan may include:
- Comprehensive assessment of hand and wrist function
- Pain management techniques
- Joint protection strategies
- Specific hand exercises to maintain joint mobility, improve grip strength, and enhance finger dexterity
- Activity modification guidance
- Ergonomic advice for work and daily tasks
- Practical tips for managing daily activities
- Education about joint protection
- Home exercise program development
- Regular progress monitoring and program adjustment
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median nerve in your wrist becomes compressed, causing numbness, tingling, and weakness in your hand and fingers. This condition often makes daily activities like typing, gripping objects, or even sleeping uncomfortable, and symptoms typically worsen at night.
What Causes It?
- Repetitive hand and wrist movements
- Prolonged keyboard/mouse use
- Poor wrist posture during activities
- Pregnancy and hormonal changes
- Diabetes
- Arthritis
- Wrist injuries or fractures
- Occupations requiring repetitive hand use
- Fluid retention
Our Treatment Approach
Drawing on our extensive experience treating Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, we create personalised treatment plans that include:
- Thorough assessment of nerve function and hand strength
- Wrist and hand positioning education
- Nerve gliding exercises
- Activity modification strategies
- Workplace ergonomic assessment and advice
- Night positioning guidance
- Specific exercises to improve nerve mobility and hand function
- Manual therapy techniques
- Practical tips for symptom management
- Regular monitoring of progress
- Coordination with specialists if needed