Newcastle Hand Therapy offer specialised treatment for hand and upper limb pathology in a private clinic. We are an occupational therapist owned practice and have a good relationship with local GPs, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, orthopaedic surgeons and hand surgeons.
Services
Casting and Splinting
- Waterproof casts
- Custom made thermoplastic splints
- Custom neoprene finger and thumb splints
- Pre-made soft wrist splints for problems such as carpal tunnel syndrome are available. Advice on appropriate braces and splints available on the market is also available.
Assessment and treatment
- Assessment and treatment of upper limb trauma including sporting injuries dislocations and sprains
- Post-surgical hand and upper limb management
- Treatment of all upper limb fractures post surgical or conservatively
- Assessment, treatment and advice on chronic hand injuries or hand pain
- Wound care and instruction and supplies for dressing changes ad home management
- Assessment and treatment of hand and upper limb pain conditions such as CRPS
- Assessment and treatment of upper limb nerve injuries
- Hand writing Assessment
Emergencies
Newcastle Hand Therapy makes every effort to accommodate acute injuries requiring immediate care. Examples are common injuries such as weekend sports fractures / dislocations / sprains and strains requiring appropriate immobilization and guidance or work injuries which require splinting, casting or assessment.
