Hand Therapy and Upper Limb Rehabilitation
Are you struggling with pain, stiffness or loss of strength? Is your inability to perform your activities of daily living normally at home, work, school or in your leisure time getting you discouraged? Look no further. The Hand Therapist is here to help.What is Hand Therapy? A Hand Therapist is a Registered Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist who specialises in the rehabilitation of adults and children with conditions affecting the upper limb and hand. A Certified Hand Therapist’s high level of specialisation enables them to help clients return to a productive lifestyle following injury, disease or deformity affecting the hand.
An experienced Hand Therapist can evaluate and identify problems affecting the upper limb as well as provide advice regarding exercise, preventative care, aids to daily living and ergonomic consultation.
CONVENIENT APPOINTMENTS
Client-centred and evidence-based care. Flexible online booking to meet your needs.
FIRST CLASS SERVICE
Comprehensive appointments with the highest standards of care ensuring your requirements are met.
EXPERIENCED THERAPIST
HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist with a demonstrated history of specialism in Hand Therapy.
My Rehabilitation Services
I can help on your road to recovery after surgery and can provide first-class treatment to manage your arthritis, RSI, carpal tunnel, tennis elbow, trigger finger, wrist pain, sports injury or scar.IN-PERSON TREATMENT
Hands-on Hand Therapy to address your injury or post-operative needs.
VIRTUAL APPOINTMENTS
The benefits of expert consultation plus hand and upper limb rehabilitation from the comfort of your own home.
MEDICO-LEGAL
Working with Personal Injury Solicitors through the provision of professional and detailed Occupational Therapy reports.
ARE YOU SEEKING CARPAL TUNNEL RELIEF?
Speak to me today to see how I can help.
What I Treat
I have a demonstrated history rehabilitating an array of clinical conditions affecting the upper limb and have knowledge to provide differential diagnosis.Acquired Conditions
Post-Trauma Aftercare
Traumatic Surgery Aftercare
Elective Surgery Aftercare
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What is Hand Therapy?
What is Hand Therapy? Hand Therapy is the assessment and treatment of any problem related to the upper limb.
What is Hand Therapy Blog PostCertifications & Registrations
I am an HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist as well as the only Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) in the Belfast Metropolitan Area. I hold memberships with the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) and the British Association of Hand Therapists (BAHT) . Additionally, I am nationally registered with the NBCOT in the United States (OTR®) and licensed to practice in the state of Texas. Being a Bupa recognised provider, I can treat clients who have Bupa health insurance. You can read further about my registrations and work history on the About Me page.
