4 TexasHealthHuguley.org Whether you’re limited by pelvic floor dysfunction or a painful hand condition, the help you need to get back to your best quality of life is closer than you might think. “Hand therapy and pelvic floor therapy are specialized services that not many therapy clinics offer,” says Lisa Tatum, PT, DPT, CKTP, Outpatient Therapy Manager. “We’re super excited to offer these services here at Texas Health Huguley.” Splinting and hand therapy Hand pain, limited motion, or numbness and tingling can cause daily challenges. Hand therapy aims to restore your ability to move pain-free. “Our goal is to help you be functional,” says Certified Hand Therapist Gretchen Proctor, OTR/L, CHT, a 30-year veteran of her specialty. “We’re here to Now offering hand splinting, pelvic floor therapies Get back on track with outpatient therapy help you use your hand or arm to be able to do the things you used to do for yourself.” Hand therapy addresses chronic and acute conditions affecting your hand and upper extremities, including: ● Arthritis ● Carpal tunnel syndrome ● Fractures ● Tendon and ligament injuries Treatments may include protective splinting and strengthening, and range-of-motion exercises, depending on your needs. Pelvic floor therapy Pelvic floor therapy can help with a variety of issues, including pelvic pain, painful sex, pelvic organ prolapse, and bladder or bowel incontinence. Many women leak urine with even the slightest exertion, like laughing or coughing, notes Allison Coppock, PT, DPT, COMT. Therapy can also help men with pelvic floor problems like pain, incontinence, prostatitis and sexual dysfunctions. Pelvic floor therapy is tailored to your needs. “The goal is to improve the quality of your life by helping you be able to do things you enjoy, whether that’s engaging in hobbies, being able to have a sex life again or exercising without leakage,” Allison says. Get the help you deserve Ask your provider for a referral to receive hand or pelvic floor therapy. Visit TexasHealthHuguley.org/Therapy to learn more about therapy services.
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