Common Conditions of the Upper Limb
Suzanne Caragianis and Associates has been in operation since 1992. Our team of qualified and experienced therapists specialise in the treatment of hand and upper limb conditions. Our experience in the fields of hand therapy, physiotherapy, occupational therapy and return to work (RTW) services means we have background in treating almost all conditions of the hand and upper limb.
Below is a list of the most common conditions we treat:
- Peripheral Nerve Compression injuries (include Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Cubital Tunnel Syndrome)
- Arthritis Conservative Treatment and Protective/Resting/Functional Splints
- Post-operative treatment after joint replacements
- Dupuytren’s Disease
- Tendinopathies include; Tennis Elbow, Golfers Elbow and DeQuervains Tenosynovitis
- Finger fractures, dislocations and strains/sprains
- Wrist fractures and rehabilitation following wrist & ligament surgeries
- Tendon & Nerve lacerations – splinting and exercise
- Trigger finger
- Traumatic hand injuries such as amputations/lacerations
- Scar care for hypertrophic scars
- Nerve lacerations & repairs – splints, sensory re-education and desensitisation
- Chronic pain conditions
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome post trauma or surgery
- Burns treatment and pressure garments
- Sporting injuries to fingers, hand, wrist and elbow
- Shoulder injuries
Additional Services provided by Suzanne Caragianis & Associates include:
- Private hospital visits on referral from specialist
- Job Analysis & Ergonomic workplace design
- Onsite work hardening
- Functional Capacity Evaluation for Upper Limb (in the Functional Capcity Evaluation Testing Centre at Daw Park rooms)
- Independent Clinical Evaluation for Upper Limb injuries
- Medico-Legal Assessment
- Activities of Daily Living home assessment & recommendation for aids to daily living
Last Updated: 20/06/2009
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