CUSTOM THERMOSPLASTIC SPLINTING

Nicky Cherry, our resident Hand Therapist is now offering a specialist splinting service at Steyning Physiotherapy.

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Splinting has multiple functions and is used during conservative management and post-operatively.  Its many uses include:-

• Pain Relief – Acute Or Chronic i.e. OA/RA Carpal tunnel

• Support/Position During Function i.e. nerve palsy

• Protection/Immobilisation i.e. post open reduction internal fixation

• Prevention/Correction of Deformity i.e. RA

• Oedema Control i.e. RA,OA

• Maintenance/Restoration of ROM i.e. tendon repair

• Scar Remodeling i.e. burns