Guernsey Hand Therapy

09/02/2024

Thank you to all my lovely clients. I leave you in the capable hands of my physiotherapy and osteopath colleagues. See you in July!

We want to wish Abby our Hand Therapist all the best as she goes on Maternity Leave next week, until her expected return to Avenue Clinic in July. If you’d like to go on her cancellation list for her return, then please contact the clinic.
In the meantime, should you wish to see an Osteopath or Physiotherapist, who may be able to assist you or direct you in the appropriate direction, please contact us on admin@avenueclinic.co.uk or 728798 or book online using the link below.

https://avenueclinic.co.uk/make-an-appointment/

18/01/2021

This week (18th - 24th January 2021) is Cervical Cancer Awareness Week. The week aims to highlight the importance of regular cervical screening for women’s health.

Cervical cancer is the most common form of cancer in women under 35 with two women in the UK per day dying from the disease. Regular cervical screening appointments can prevent up to 75% of instances of cervical cancer, saving 5000 lives per year. Despite this, many women are reluctant to have this test done with a quarter of women not responding to their screening invitation.

Having a smear is nothing to fear, it really is so quick and simple to do. Please don't put off getting it done.

06/01/2021

Hip hip hooray! Guernsey Hand Therapy is 1 today!

It’s been an interesting first year of ups and downs but the one constant has been the support of friends, family and clients! It’s been an honour to work with so many of you in supporting the best possible outcome after injury or surgery.

Here’s hoping to an even better second year and a happier and healthier year for all! 👍🏻

11/11/2020

05/11/2020

It's Occupational Therapy week!!

Watch Kristabel's story about why she loves being an OT.

For further information on a rewarding career in Occupational Therapy please go to www.rcot.co.uk

15/10/2020

TENNIS ELBOW

Lateral epicondylitis also known as tennis elbow, is described as pain over the outside of the elbow as shown in this image.

Symptoms normally occur after manual labour, repetitive activities, high-load motions or from sustained awkward postures involving the forearm, wrist and hand.

Treatment is very specific to the individual and the duration of their symptoms. Treatment can include:
- Graded exercises
- Contrast bathing
- K-taping and strapping
- Work station set up reviews
- Adaptive aids
- Strategies such as pacing or adapting activities
- Trigger point massage

If you feel you may have tennis elbow and would like to be assessed. Please contact Abby Manley-Gilbert at Avenue Clinic - 01481 728798

09/09/2020

FINE MOTOR SKILLS

Many injuries and conditions can impact on fine motor skills (the ability to make movements using the small muscles in our hands and wrists). From children to older people, dexterity is important in enabling us to interact with our environment, communicate and function on a daily basis. Several factors can contribute to having difficulty gripping and manipulating objects, such as the points listed in this image.

Thorough assessment and tailored treatment programmes offered by Guernsey Hand Therapy can help to improve fine motor skills. If this is something you are struggling with then please get in touch to book an assessment. Avenue Clinic

28/08/2020

Turning myself into a wax work today!

Therapeutic wax can help with pain and stiffness of the hand and wrist. The heat from the warm wax causes an increase in blood flow to the area. In turn this causes the soft tissue structures in the hand to relax. This then makes it easier to conduct manipulation and stretches to the stiff joints or structures, resulting in an increase in movement.

This is one of the many treatment modalities used at Guernsey Hand Therapy. If you feel wax therapy is something you may benefit from, please contact Avenue Clinic to book an assessment.

17/08/2020

TRIGGER FINGER

In the early stages of trigger thumb or finger, splinting can help to reduce and even resolve symptoms.

By splinting the affected joints it prevents the movements that aggravates the tendon and also allows time for the inflammation to dissipate and reduce. Meaning the tendon can return to normal size and slide easily through the pullie system of the finger or thumb. Leading to no more painful locking!

It it important if you have these symptoms to get them seen to as soon as possible. Leaving this condition means symptoms can become more chronic and difficult to resolve. If left untreated it can result in steroid injections or even surgery.

Image: Taken from The British Society for Surgery of the Hand www.bssh.ac.uk/patients/conditions/18/trigger_fingerthumb

24/07/2020

CUBITAL TUNNEL SYNDROME

Is the second most common peripheral nerve compression after Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. The cubital tunnel is located on the inside of the elbow, not to be confused with the carpal tunnel which is located at the wrist. In cases that are mild or intermittent, conservative management such as splinting (bespoke supports), nerve gliding exercises and postural management advice can improve or even resolve symptoms.

Severe cases if left untreated can go on to require surgery and a release of the cubital tunnel to resolve compression on the ulnar nerve.

If you are suffering from these symptoms then please get in touch with Abby Manley-Gilbert at Avenue Clinic on 01481 728798, email admin@avenueclinic.co.uk or use the online booking system.

24/05/2020

We are excited to announce that as Guernsey is entering phase 4, the clinic will be open from Saturday 30th May.

If you have contacted us with enquiries for appointments, we will be in touch as soon as we can. As you can imagine we have a number of people wanting appointments so please bear with us.

Online bookings are not currently available so please email us on admin@avenueclinic.co.uk if you’d like to book.

We look forward to seeing everybody very soon.
The Avenue Clinic Team

21/05/2020

Looking forward to being back in the clinic soon!!