Hand Therapy
for Musicians
From classical soloists to folk musicians, professional performers to weekend players. If your hands, wrists or arms are getting in the way of your music, Ms Razo specialises in keeping musicians playing their instrument.
Keeping you
playing
Musicians make unique demands on their bodies. The repetitive, precise and often prolonged physical activity involved in playing an instrument creates injury patterns that require a clinician who understands the instrument, the playing demands and what is at stake for the patient.
Ms Razo is a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) with extensive experience treating musicians across all genres and levels. From orchestral players and classical soloists to traditional and contemporary musicians. She has worked with some of the most recognised names in music across the UK, Ireland and brings the same expertise to every musician who comes through her door - whatever their level.
The goal is always the same: get you back to playing as quickly and safely as possible, with a plan to keep you there.
Ms Razo has worked with some of the most recognised names in music across the UK and Ireland. From classical and orchestral musicians to traditional and contemporary performers. She understands what is at stake when a tour, a recording or a performance season is on the line.
For teachers, the ability to play and demonstrate is central to their livelihood. An injury that limits playing even partially can affect their income and their students. Ms Razo treats teachers with the same urgency and focus as performers.
Playing music is one of life's great pleasures. Whether you have played for forty years or are preparing for a grade examination, your ability to keep playing matters. Ms Razo works with musicians at every level with the same commitment to keeping them at their instrument.
Young musicians in full-time training place significant physical demands on their bodies. Early intervention is often key to preventing a minor injury from becoming a career-limiting problem. Ms Razo works with students and conservatoire musicians across all instruments.
Treatment built around
your instrument
Treating a musician is not the same as treating any other patient. Ms Razo's approach is adapted to the specific demands of each player, their instrument and their goals.
Ms Razo takes time to understand how you play, what demands your instrument places on your body and what your playing goals are. The clinical assessment is informed by that context, not just the presenting symptoms.
Treatment is designed to keep you playing throughout your rehabilitation. Rest is not always the answer and is often the last thing a musician wants to hear. Ms Razo looks for ways to modify, adapt and rehabilitate without stopping playing entirely.
A structured, graded return to full playing is central to rehabilitation for musicians. Ms Razo designs return-to-playing programmes that account for the specific demands of your instrument, your repertoire and your performance schedule.
Many playing-related injuries are linked to posture, technique or instrument setup. Ms Razo provides practical guidance on modifications that can reduce load on injured structures and prevent recurrence.
Not all hand and upper limb problems are playing-related. Arthritis, age-related conditions and everyday injuries affect musicians just as they affect anyone. Ms Razo treats the full range of hand and upper limb conditions, whatever their cause.
Appointments are typically available within the same week. When a concert, exam or tour date is approaching, waiting is not an option. Ms Razo can also offer virtual appointments for musicians who are touring or unable to attend in-person.
Playing-related and
general conditions
Ms Razo treats both playing-related injuries and general hand and upper limb conditions that affect musicians. If your condition is not listed, get in touch to discuss whether she can help.
Do not let an injury
keep you from playing
Same-week appointments are usually available. In-clinic, virtual and home visit appointments are all available depending on your needs and location.