HAND- UND ERGOTHERAPIE SIHLTAL

About us

We only realize how important our hands are in our everyday lives when they no longer function as usual. Broken bones and sprains cause restricted movement and pain, as do constant strain and wear and tear. Independence is limited and daily life cannot be managed in the usual way.
In these cases, hand and occupational therapy can help. Here, children and adults with injuries and diseases of the upper extremities, i.e., the fingers, hands, and arms, are treated. I support you in the healing process immediately after surgery until you can resume work and other important activities. My treatment is precise, individualized, and based on years of experience. My ultimate goal is for you to regain your usual freedom of movement and independence.

Conditions

• Rheumatic conditions such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis

• Overuse syndromes such as tennis and golfer's elbow, tendonitis

• Nerve compression syndromes such as carpal tunnel syndrome, sulcus ulnaris syndrome

• Chronic regional pain syndrome (CRPS)

• Dupuytren's disease

• Ganglions

• Tumors

• Contracture prevention and splint fabrication after stroke, in multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury

• Children and adolescents with cerebral palsy

Therapy

• Production of individual splints (static and dynamic)

• Supply of ready-made splints

• Mobilization of joints, muscles, and nerves

• Changing dressings and removing stitches

• Decongestant measures for swollen hands (edema)

• Scar treatment (including the Hentschel method)

• Functional training

• Strength training

• Trigger point treatment

• Pain treatment

• Taping

• Sensitivity training

• Physical measures (cold, heat, paraffin bath)

• Electrotherapy (TENS, muscle stimulation, Tipstim, soft laser)

• Advice on and provision of aids

• Joint protection instruction

• Mirror therapy