Certified Hand Therapist in Abbotsford – Jodhpreet Sekhon

What Does a Hand Therapist Do?

A hand therapist helps assess and treat conditions affecting the hands, fingers, wrists, forearms, and elbows. Treatment focuses on improving movement and function while addressing the factors contributing to pain or weakness.

During your assessment, the physiotherapist evaluates your range of motion, strength, pain levels, joint mobility, and how your symptoms affect everyday activities. This information helps create a treatment plan suited to your specific needs.

Depending on your condition, treatment may include manual therapy, soft tissue techniques, therapeutic exercises, mobility exercises, strengthening, dry needling, taping, or other appropriate physiotherapy techniques.

Hand Problems a Therapist Can Help With

Hand therapy can support recovery from a wide range of injuries and conditions. Treatment is adjusted according to the cause of your symptoms, your current function, and your recovery goals.

Hand and Finger Pain

Pain in the hands or fingers can develop from overuse, arthritis, tendon problems, injuries, or repetitive activities. Physiotherapy can help manage discomfort while improving finger movement, strength, and everyday hand function.  

Wrist Pain and Stiffness

Wrist pain and stiffness can interfere with typing, lifting, gripping, exercising, and other daily tasks. Treatment can focus on improving wrist mobility, reducing pain, and strengthening the muscles that support the wrist.

Reduced Grip Strength

A weak grip can occur after an injury, surgery, prolonged pain, or reduced use of the hand. A progressive strengthening program can help rebuild hand and wrist strength and improve your ability to hold, carry, and manipulate objects.  

Tendon and Soft Tissue Injuries

Tendon and soft tissue injuries can cause pain, swelling, weakness, and restricted movement. Physiotherapy can support healing through appropriate mobility work, hands-on treatment, strengthening, and a gradual return to normal activities.  

Carpal Tunnel Symptoms

Carpal tunnel syndrome can cause numbness, tingling, pain, or weakness in the hand and fingers. Physiotherapy may help manage symptoms and improve hand and wrist function through targeted exercises and appropriate treatment techniques.

Hand and Wrist Injuries

Sprains, strains, fractures, sports injuries, and other hand or wrist injuries can affect your strength and mobility. Rehabilitation can help address stiffness, weakness, and reduced function while supporting a safe return to daily and recreational activities.

Signs You May Need Hand Therapy

You may benefit from an assessment if you have:  

• – Persistent hand, finger, or wrist pain 
• – Stiffness or reduced range of motion  
• – Difficulty gripping or holding objects  
• – Weakness in your hand or wrist  
• – Numbness or tingling in your fingers  
• – Pain during typing, writing, or repetitive activities  
• – Swelling following an injury  
• – Difficulty returning to normal activities after surgery  
• – Reduced hand function after an injury or fracture  

You do not have to wait until your symptoms become severe. An assessment can help identify the problem and determine an appropriate treatment approach.  

All in all, hand or wrist injuries are quite common among people. There is nothing to panic about since the injuries are treatable. Physiotherapy can help you recover efficiently without surgeries or medications.

Why Choose a Hand Therapist in Abbotsford?

At Legend Physiotherapy, treatment is based on your symptoms, condition, daily activities, and recovery needs. Our physiotherapist first checks your hand or wrist and then recommends treatment based on what you need.
Treatment may include:  

• Manual therapy to improve movement and ease pain 
• Soft tissue treatment to relax tight muscles and tissues
• Stretching and mobility exercises to improve movement
• Strength exercises to build hand and wrist strength  
• Movement exercises to improve everyday hand function
• Dry needling when it is suitable for your condition

The aim is to reduce pain, improve movement, restore strength, and help you get back to your normal activities.  

Ready to Use Your Hands Without Pain?

Hand and wrist pain can affect your work, sports, and daily life. Book an assessment with Jodhpreet Sekhon in Abbotsford and start your personalized recovery plan today.

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