Upper limb/hand rehabilitation

Following neurological injury, reduced activity or the inability to use one or both upper limbs is a common problem. Severity of problems can vary from mild weakness to life changing problems that have a significant impact on function in day to day tasks.

Common problems associated with the upper limb following a neurological injury or as a result of a progressive neurological condition include:

• Weakness
• Pain
• Spasticity (increased tightness at your arm and hand)
• Reduced ability to complete functional activities such as washing and dressing or preparing/cooking food
• Sensory problems
• Neglect- reduced awareness of your affected arm therefore it can be at risk of further damage/harm
• Reduced finer motor dexterity in hands/fingers (being able to use your hands for more intricate tasks)

How we provide hand and upper limb rehabilitation

In order to improve function, we need to focus on repetitive movements in order to influence neuroplasticity (the brain’s ability to reorganise itself by forming new neural connections) in order to improve active movement and function. In order for relearning of movement to take place, targeted movements need to be repeated and practiced over and over again. This helps with the development of new connections in your brain to help the movement become permanent.

There are many studies that suggest that higher intensity rehabilitation will help you reach your potential at a faster rate compared with more traditional approaches.

How Neurotherapy Worx hand and upper limb rehabilitation helps:

Assessing and providing an intensive period of treatment over a shorter period of time to help you reach your goals at a faster rate. There are different treatment options available and we will help and advise you on what may be the best approach.

We have a motion sensor and biofeedback device that enables relearning of upper body, hand and finger movements. This includes grasp, release, pinch and lifting. We can use this equipment in various positions such as kneeling, sitting, standing, on unstable surfaces therefore challenging balance as well as working on your upper limb function. Assessment of function is objectively recorded and reviewed throughout your treatment process.

Treatment may involve repetition of functional activities around the home or at your place of work in order to help you recover the ability to perform certain day to day tasks.

Advice and education on sensory exercises, massage and stretches to complete between therapy sessions. Advice and education can also be provided for family and carers

Advice and referral to an orthotist, if you require a splint to help stretch or maintain the range of movement at your hand. A referral can either be made directly to your local orthotic department within the NHS or privately

Liaise with your consultant with regards to pain relief and possible injections to help release some of the tone/spasticity in muscles that may be working too hard in order to help improve range of movement.

For further information please contact us at [email protected] or 07821210231

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