Hand Therapy

What we do

Our hand therapy team offer treatment and support for hand/wrist injuries and conditions. This includes:

• fractures

• injuries to the nerves, tendons and soft tissue

• osteoarthritis

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

Hand therapy can help to speed up your recovery after an injury or surgery. We help people to use their hands more easily and perform everyday tasks.

What to expect

We offer many treatment techniques, including:

• splinting

• exercise programmes

• sensory re-education

• grip retraining/strengthening

• electrotherapy.

Where to find us

Our services are available at the following sites:

• Kent and Canterbury Hospital, Canterbury

• William Harvey Hospital, Ashford

• Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital, Margate.

How to use this service

If you feel you would benefit from hand therapy, please speak to your GP.