This page lists leaflets produced or used by our department. Each leaflet is reviewed at least every three years to make sure it is kept up to date.
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- This leaflet explains more about the hand therapy rehabilitation group.
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- This leaflet outlines our appointment procedures, which you should follow in order to help us give you the best possible care.
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- This leaflet explains more about the Low Level Laser Therapy used in Hand Therapy known as K–Laser.
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- Because of your surgery and/or injury, you may need to manage one-handed for a while. This leaflet lists ways to tackle common tasks to help you adapt.
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- This information sheet provides you with information about Mepiform silicon gel and tells you how to use it.
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- This information sheet tells you how to care for your pressure garment and advises you of potential issues to look out for.
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- This leaflet tells you how to look after your scar and help it to heal.
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- This leaflet gives you more information about using sensory re-education as a way to help you to recover from your hand injury if your nerves have been injured. It also teaches you how to recognise different textures and shapes with your injured hand.
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- This leaflet shows you how to perform the hand exercises your therapist has given you.
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- Your tendon(s) is becoming stronger but is still not fully healed. It will take a further eightweeks for the tendon(s) to heal and before you can return to heavy activities.This sheet describes some exercises you should do each day to help your thumb toheal.