Occupational Therapy
Hand therapy is a specialization within occupational therapy. In addition to hand therapy, we can also assist you when you experience limitations in your daily activities.
Occupational Therapy
Basically, we are all occupational therapists. From there, we have specialized in hand and wrist. That said, we can also help you with limitations you experience in your daily activities. For example, we help you when you have problems with your energy distribution, are experiencing problems in your work, sports or other daily activities due to fatigue.
We don't look so much at the diagnosis. Much more we will discuss with you what limitations you are experiencing and work in steps toward your desired goals.
We can't do everything. Because we only treat at the practice, for questions related to housing adjustments, PGB and applications under the WMO, it is better to contact one of our fellow practices in Amsterdam.
About Handtherapie Amsterdam
As hand therapy specialists, we follow treatment protocols and guidelines. But we never lose sight of the fact that you are always different from the norm. We do this from our small practices, right in the middle of town.
Making an appointment
You do not need a referral from your general practitioner for treatment: you can schedule an appointment right away.
Questions & Answers
Is hand therapy proven to be effective?
Yes, hand therapy works "evidence-based." Although hand therapy can be different for each individual, we work according to guidelines based on scientific research. We naturally keep this up to date. Our therapists are post-graduate trained in hand therapy. Through our close cooperation with general practitioners and specialists, we achieve optimal results. Many treatments follow protocols that have been scientifically proven effective.
Can hand therapy prevent surgery?
When giving conservative therapy, we will look with you at how the complaint arises. Often this is related to your daily activities, the way you do what you have to do every day. We try to work with you to make adjustments in behavior, attitude, and help you learn new methods. If necessary, we can make a splint. In this way we try to prevent your symptoms from worsening and an intervention becoming necessary. Often you will discuss this with your general practitioner, and he or she will advise you to go through this process first, before considering options such as injections or surgery.
Is hand therapy covered by my insurance company?
Yes, by all insurers. You do not need additional insurance to be reimbursed. Hand therapy is a specialization within occupational therapy, and because of its effective and cost-saving methods, it is included in your insurance's basic package. You will be reimbursed for 10 hours per calendar year. Of course, the legally determined deductible applies.