Hand Therapy
Certified Hand Therapists have a special interest in the enhancement and treatment of injuries in the upper limb and hand.
Hand Therapy / Upper Limb Therapy
Certified Hand Therapists have completed 4000 hours or more of direct practice in upper limb therapy and have completed a comprehensive exam to show advanced skills in upper limb rehabilitation. They have a special interest in the enhancement and treatment of injuries in the upper limb (hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder).
Here are some of the common conditions and injuries our Prince George hand therapist treats:
Post Surgical Conditions
- Tendon Grafts, Repairs and Reconstructions
- Rotator Cuff, Labrum and Biceps Repairs
- Hand and Wrist Surgeries
- Ligament Repairs and Reconstructions
- Nerve Injuries, Grafts and Repairs
- Joint Replacements and Reconstructions
- Ganglion Removal
- Amputations
- Trigger Finger and Thumb Release
- Fractures
- Shoulder Surgeries
- Carpal Tunnel Release
- Burns
- Dupuytren’s Disease
- Elbow Surgeries
- Shoulder and Elbow Replacements
- Tenolysis
- Crush Injuries
Sprains/Strains and Other Injuries
- Repetitive Strain Injuries
- Tendonitis
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Shoulder Dislocations
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Tennis and Golfers Elbow (Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis)
- Sports Injuries
- Nerve Pain
- Finger Dislocation
- Arthritis
- Mallet finger and Trigger Finger
- Swan Neck and Boutonniere Deformity
- De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis
- Chronic pain
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Fees for Physiotherapy Services
- New Patient Visit (Approx 45-60 minutes): $110
- Follow-Up Appointment (Approx 30 minutes): $90
- Re-Evaluation Physiotherapy visit (Approx 60 minutes): $100
- Approved ICBC and WorkSafe BC Claims: No Charge