Upper limb therapy at Momentum
STRENGTH, MOBILITY, FUNCTION, LIFE
WHY UPPER LIMB THERAPY?
Momentum is a proud provider of upper limb therapy services for people who have experienced an upper limb deficit as a result of a neurological condition.
We work alongside you to help you achieve your goals, and take the time to understand your needs.
We provide diagnosis and custom designed exercise programs that will help you improve the daily use of your hand/arm.
UPPER LIMB THERAPY SERVICES
Momentum offer’s a range of interventions to help people achieve their upper limb goals.
An exercise program can be provided to strengthen the hand muscles to improve functional tasks of the hand such as grasp and release.
Functional retraining is the retraining of specific tasks which are now problematic as a result of a neurological condition. This involves a customised exercise program to improve a functional task such as reaching for a cup or improving hand writing.
Spasticity is common with neurological conditions and can causing difficulty with using the arm and hand. Customised interventions can be provided to help relax a muscle with spasticity while strengthening opposing muscle groups to improve movement and function of the arm and hand.
Adaptive aids can help achieve independence in daily tasks despite how the arm is currently functioning. Common adaptive aids which improve independence are built up cutlery or modified chopping boards.
Serial casting can be used to extend the benefits of Botulin Toxin in the arm or hand. Serial casting combined with therapy can help the muscle groups stay relaxed for longer and improve the function in the arm/hand.
Splints can be used to help position the hand to prevent contractures or reduce pain.