Innovations in Hand Therapy: New Tools and Techniques That Improve Recovery

Hand therapy is not standing still. At Hands for Living, we’re always looking forward—bringing in new tools and refined techniques that give our patients better results, faster recovery, and more confidence in their progress.

Whether you’re recovering from surgery, managing a long-term condition, or dealing with everyday hand and wrist pain, the tools we use can make a real difference in how you heal.

Why Innovation Matters in Hand Therapy

Every hand is different—and so is every recovery. That’s why staying up to date with evidence-based techniques is a central part of how we practise. New tools and technologies allow us to work more precisely, reduce discomfort during treatment, and help you return to daily life with less delay.

Innovations aren’t just about new gadgets—they’re about better outcomes for real people.

Therapeutic Ultrasound: Supporting Healing from the Inside

One of the most valuable tools we now use is therapeutic ultrasound. It’s a painless, non-invasive treatment that uses sound waves to encourage tissue repair, reduce inflammation, and increase circulation.

We often recommend ultrasound for:

• Tendon and ligament issues
• Post-surgical scarring
• Chronic inflammation
• Soft tissue injuries that are slow to heal

It’s a quiet tool that does important work beneath the surface—speeding recovery without increasing strain.

Custom Orthoses: A Better Kind of Splint

Orthotics have come a long way. The days of bulky, uncomfortable splints are behind us. At Hands for Living, we design and fabricate custom orthoses on-site, which means your support is built for your exact hand and condition.

These devices help with:

• Protecting joints during healing
• Improving function and positioning
• Reducing stiffness and pain

Our approach means better comfort, better wearability, and better results.

Manual Therapy—Now with Better Tools

Hands-on care is still at the heart of what we do. But new methods like instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilisation (IASTM) allow us to go deeper with less discomfort.

Using small, smooth tools, we can target scar tissue, muscle tightness, and fascia more effectively than with hands alone. This technique helps:

• Improve mobility in stiff tissues
• Reduce pain
• Break up adhesions and restrictions

It’s a small change that can make a big difference, especially for stubborn injuries or surgical scars.

Kinesiology Taping: Gentle Support That Moves With You

Taping may look simple—but it’s highly effective when applied correctly. With kinesiology tape, we can gently support joints and muscles, reduce swelling, and guide movement without restricting motion.

We often use taping to:

• Relieve pressure on sensitive tissues
• Reduce pain during activity
• Improve posture or joint alignment

It’s especially helpful during the in-between stages of recovery—when you’re moving more, but still need a bit of support.

A Commitment to Leading Practice

We don’t just adopt new techniques for the sake of novelty. Everything we offer is backed by training, experience, and ongoing learning. Our therapists regularly attend courses, review new research, and test tools before they’re added to your care plan.

This ensures you’re receiving treatments that are not only modern—but proven to be effective.

Real Tools. Real Results.

Innovation in hand therapy isn’t about flashy technology—it’s about helping you heal in the most effective way possible. Whether you need targeted pain relief, help moving your fingers again, or the right support device to get you through the day, we’re here with the tools that work.

Modern treatment. Personalised care. That’s what drives us forward.