Experts in Hand, Wrist and Elbow Pain
Hand Physiotherapy
At Alpine Physiotherapy, we provide expert hand therapy in Wanaka, helping you recover from injuries and conditions affecting the hand, wrist, and elbow. Our skilled hand therapists have undergone extensive post-graduate study and are registered with Hand Therapy New Zealand. They offer evidence-based hand physiotherapy in Wanaka, focused on restoring movement, strength, and function so you can return to work, sport, and everyday activities. We have specialist contracts with ACC ensuring you only have to pay for your initial and there will be no charge for custom splinting or follow up consults.
Our hand therapy services in Wanaka may include hands-on treatment, customised exercise programmes, splinting, and education to support your recovery and prevent re-injury. We take a practical, patient-centred approach to ensure the best possible outcomes.
If you’re looking for professional expert hand physiotherapy in Wanaka, Alpine Physiotherapy is here to help you regain confidence, strength, and function in your hands.
Conditions we treat
In Wanaka, we commonly treat ski thumb injuries, fractured fingers from mountain biking crashes, wrist sprains related to snow sports and tradies who have had a mishap with a power tool. We can create custom thermoplastic splints, finger splints as well as custom sports splinting to keep you on the ski fields during winter or out in the hills during summer!
Tendon and ligament surgery
Our hand therapists provide expert rehabilitation and custom thermoplastic splinting. We work closely with your surgeon to carefully progress your rehabilitation.
De Quervain's Tenosynovitis
Pain and swelling on the thumb side of your wrist, commonly caused by repeatedly picking up your new baby. Our therapist can help provide relief and treat your injury.
Tennis Elbow/Lateral Epicondylitis
Pain on the outside of your elbow often caused by overuse. We get to the cause of this issue and not just treat the symptoms. Treatment includes exercise prescription.
Fractures
Our hand therapists will accurately assess, send for imaging and can refer you for urgent specialist review if needed. We provide custom splinting at no cost to you under ACC.
Arthritis
We can accurately assess and provide custom splinting, compression garments and wax bathes to provide relief as well as strengthening for ongoing joint support.
Return to work support
Injured and off work? Our hand therapists work closely with Occupational Therapists and Specialists to ensure a successful and graduated return to work.