At Peak Physiotherapy Strength & Conditioning, we provide hand therapy and splinting for post-operative recovery, fractures, sports injuries, and chronic conditions affecting the hand and wrist. Our physiotherapists work closely with local and visiting specialists, helping you regain strength, movement, and function.
Hand Therapy & Splinting
Common conditions we treat
Tendon Repairs
Post-operative hand and wrist
Sport-related hand injuries
Fractures of the hand and wrist
Chronic Hand and wrist injuries
FAQ’s
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Splinting involves fitting a custom support to protect, immobilise, or support the hand or wrist during healing. Splints are often used after surgery, fractures, or tendon injuries to protect the area while allowing safe movement as recovery progresses.
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This depends on the type of surgery and your surgeon's specific instructions, but hand therapy is often started within the first one to two weeks after surgery. Your surgeon or physiotherapist will advise on the right timing for your procedure.
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A referral isn't always required, but many patients are referred directly by their surgeon following hand or wrist surgery. If you've had surgery, it's necessary to bring your surgeon's post-operative report to your first appointment. If you're unsure whether you need a referral or report, get in touch and our team can help clarify.
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Your physiotherapist will assess your hand or wrist, discuss your injury or surgery history, and develop a treatment plan that may include splinting, manual therapy, and tailored exercises to restore movement and function.
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This varies depending on your injury or surgery and how you progress through recovery. Some conditions need only a few follow-up sessions, while post-surgical or more complex cases may involve an ongoing course of treatment. Your physiotherapist will discuss what's appropriate at your first appointment.