Health Sciences North - Medicine and Rehabilitation Program - Hand and Upper Limb Rehabilitation

Provides assessment and treatment of acute hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder injuries using a team approach to rehabilitation * staff consist of one certified hand therapist (CHT), occupational therapists (OT) , physiotherapist (PT) and occupational therapy assistant * services include but not limited to:

fractures

tendon and nerve lacerations

dislocations

burns

grafts

replants

implants

amputations

repetitive strain injuries

Treatments include:

range of motion exercise

static, dynamic, progressive splinting

sensory evaluation; desensitization and re-education

pain management

functional strengthening programs

home exercise programs

edema management

burn and scar management

education

manual therapy