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Hand therapy

Hand therapy

Do you have a hand or upper extremity condition that limits your ability to perform activities of daily living, household tasks, work or leisure? We can help!

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The clinic’s occupational therapists are trained and supervised by Peter Korkmaz, an occupational therapist and Certified Hand Therapist (CHT). He has over 25 years of experience in hand therapy and is one of only 12 therapists in Quebec to hold this official recognition. Passionate about sharing knowledge, and having offered several continuing education courses in recent years, the occupational therapy department is ready to help you with your hand problems using a collaborative approach.

The occupational therapist will perform a subjective and objective clinical evaluation of your symptoms that are affecting your daily life taking into account your occupations and your environment. A personalized treatment plan will be established according to the results obtained and your expectations.

Call us at 450 430 4459 to see how our team can meet your needs.

CONDITIONS TREATED (not exhaustive):

  • Crushing injuries
  • Fractures
  • Total or partial amputations
  • Superficial or deep lacerations with or without tendon involvement
  • Sprain of the fingers, thumb or wrist
  • Osteoarthritis of the fingers, thumb or wrist
  • Dupuytren’s
  • Mallet finger, trigger finger
  • Medial and lateral Epicondylitis
  • Tenosynovitis ( ex : De Quervain’s)
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome or any condition causing numbness in the upper limb
  • Tendonitis at the shoulder, elbow or wrist
  • Any post-operative condition
  • Pain in the upper extremity

MODALITIES USED (not exhaustive):

  • Custom splints  for fingers, wrist and elbow.
  • Optimization of mobility and strength through a program of progressive therapeutic activities
  • Recommendations for adapted technical aids
  • Management of scars and scar sensitivity
  • Education regarding your specific  condition and associated symptoms
  • Education regarding  startegies for management of swelling in hand/fingers.
  • Any other specific therapies deemed relevant to your condition