Hand and Wrist Therapy Clinic | Group23 Sports Medicine

What is the Hand Therapy Clinic?

The Hand and Wrist Therapy program at Group23 provides a team approach to care for complex hand and wrist injuries, disorders, and post-op cases requiring treatment from a physiotherapist with specialty training. Its focus is to return patients to their functional level of performance in their chosen sport and activities of daily living.

Certified Hand Therapist

“A CHT is an occupational therapist or physiotherapist who has a minimum of three years of clinical experience, including 4,000 hours or more in direct practice in hand therapy. In addition, the CHT has successfully passed a comprehensive test of advanced clinical skills and theory in upper-quarter rehabilitation. Every CHT is required to demonstrate continued professional development and competency by recertifying every five years.” (Source: Hand Therapy Certification Commission)

At Group23 Sports Medicine, we are fortunate to have one of the first physiotherapists to receive a CHT designation in Alberta; currently, there are only a few CHTs working in private clinics in our province.

Conditions We Treat At Our Hand Therapy Clinic

Finger injuries, including mallet injuries, finger sprains and dislocations, skier's thumb
Wrist sprains and injuries, including scapholunate/wrist sprains, TFCC injuries
Trigger finger or thumb
Tendonitis (deQuervain's)
Osteoarthritis of the wrist, hand or thumb
Pre-operative and post-surgical conditions
Fractures of hand, wrist and forearm
Upper extremity nerve compression or neuropathy (carpal tunnel)
Repetitive sprains or strains and any undiagnosed wrist or hand pain

Rise Above

We Offer Tailored, Patient-Centric Plans to Help Individuals Rise Above Their Injuries

Accessing the Clinic

Book an Appointment

If you believe you could benefit from our Hand and Wrist Therapy Clinic, click here to book. You can also call 403-284-4040 and a booking coordinator can assist you.

Prepare For the Appointment

Prepare for the appointment by wearing a shirt that allows quick and easy access below the elbow as well as any splints or devices that you have already tried. You should also bring your Alberta Health Care card and your referral if one was provided.

During the Appointment

You can expect your first assessment to be approximately 60 minutes in length. The first consultation will allow the specialist to review the nature of your disorder/injury and begin mapping out a treatment plan.

Ongoing Treatment Plan

Treatment sessions will vary depending on the nature of the injury/disorder. In general, therapy sessions are generally once every 1-2 weeks with a home program focus unless more frequent and hands-on treatment is indicated.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it different from physiotherapy?

Not really – just more specialized and focused below the elbow. At Group23, our physiotherapists provide comprehensive assessment and treatment programs focused on injury prevention, returning you to an optimal level of performance and also helping to prevent the recurrence of an injury.

Do I need a referral from my family doctor?

No. You can access the Hand and Wrist Therapy Clinic without a formal referral from your family doctor.

Is there a cost to the program?

Yes, our clinic’s standard physiotherapy rates apply to the Hand Therapy Clinic. Please note that physiotherapy appointments at Group23 are not covered by Alberta Health Care but may be covered by your personal extended health benefits plan.

What can I expect in my first visit?

The first consultation will allow the specialist to review the nature of your hand or wrist disorder/injury and begin mapping out a treatment plan. Therapy sessions will vary depending on the nature of the injury/disorder. In general, therapy sessions are generally once every 1-2 weeks with a home program focus unless more frequent and hands-on treatment is indicated.