Physiotherapy Treatment
Empowering patients to manage their injury or condition and through quality treatment achieve the best rehabilitation possible.
Our qualified physiotherapists are committed to providing the highest quality care.
- Pain management & relief, rehabilitation for any kind of injury, strain or pain, assisting your body’s innate ability to heal
- Specialist exercise therapy programmes & hand therapy
- Only experienced & qualified physiotherapists, working in a private, purpose-built clinic
- We are an accredited ACC provider and can help you with forms
- No Doctor referral required
- Convenient CBD location with free off street parking
- Open 5 days a week, 30 minute appointments available
Hand Therapy
Hand Therapy is the practice of assessment and rehabilitation of the hand and upper limb, specifically involving the elbow, forearm, wrist, hand, fingers and thumb. Hand Therapist's have specific training and assessing, diagnosing and splinting upper extremity conditions resulting from trauma, disease (e.g. arthritis) or a disorder (e.g. carpal tunnel syndrome). Sara Lister is a registered Hand Therapist and a member of the New Zealand Association of Hand Therapists (NZAHT).
ACC can cover you for accidental injuries from the elbow to the finger tips. Sara Lister is the only Timaru Hand Therapist in a private practice who can offer:
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qualified hand therapy treatment
- specialised equipment and splinting
- appointments without referrals
- full ACC funding for hand injuries.
Common conditions managed by Hand Therapists include:
- Acute hand trauma (laceration & crush injuries)
- Fractures ( e.g. broken bones)
- Sporting hand injuries (finger dislocations)
- Joint sprains (skier's thumb)
- Muscle strains
- Arthritic Hand Conditions (OA & RA)
- Amputations
- Post surgery hand & forearm rehabilitation
- Pain conditions (CRPS)
- Nerve injury & compressions (Carpal Tunnel Syndrome)
- Tendon inflammation & Injury (tenosynovitis)
- Burns
Treatment may include:
- Custom made splints
- Dynamic splints
- Fitting of off-the shelf splints
- Manual & manipulative therapy
- Acupuncture
- Odema management (swelling)
- Scar & Wound Management
- Desensitation programme
- Strengthening & rehabilitation programmes
- Functional assessment
- sensibility testing & re-training
- Pain management
Our Hand Therapist Sara Lister maintains a professional relationship with local and Christchruch Orthopaedic Surgeons to ensure direct referral when indicated.
Manipulation
Manipulation involves manual techniques applied to joints and soft tissues of the body. These ‘hands on’ techniques aid restoration of movement, reduction of pain and reduction of inflammation. These manual techniques also enable and enhance relaxation.
Spinal Treatment
Specific assessment and management is provided by our clinic to manage neck and back problems with a variety of treatments available by our trained physiotherapists. 80% of people have neck or back pain at some point in their life and for 60% the pain is recurring. Our comprehensive assessments assist in accurately identifying underlying causes. Our treatment and management plans are then targeted to the individual and are an important tool in preventing recurrence.
Sports Physiotherapy
We provide assessment and treatment of sports injuries to assist in quick, efficient recovery. Rehabilitation is provided to return to sport and regain functional use of the injured area. We can also assist sports men and women who are wishing to improve and enhance their performance. Our physiotherapy team have specialised knowledge, work experience and qualifications in the area of sports medicine.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a form of treatment that utilises needles to stimulate points around the body to give pain relief and aids the promotion of healing by rebalancing systems in the body.
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