Restore mobility and hand function with our advanced hand and wrist therapy expertise, delivered by Certified Hand Therapists (CHT).
The hand is one of the most essential tools in our daily lives. When an injury, surgery, or persistent pain occurs, even the simplest movements can become difficult.
Hand therapy focuses on restoring mobility, strength, and function to help you return to an active, comfortable, and pain-free life.
At Kinatex Rockland and Kinatex Brossard DIX30, you are in the care of a highly qualified team that includes 4 of the 16 Certified Hand Therapists (CHT) in Québec. The CHT designation is an international certification granted by the Hand Therapy Certification Commission, ensuring advanced expertise through a rigorous process that combines knowledge, clinical reasoning, and hands-on experience.
Our experts assess, treat, and support patients with both simple and complex injuries, whether traumatic, non-surgical, or related to recent surgery. Thanks to their advanced training and close collaboration with plastic and orthopedic surgeons, they deliver state-of-the-art care using modern, evidence-based approaches tailored to each condition.
Some pain or injuries may seem minor, but without timely treatment, they can lead to long-term complications.
You should consult if you experience:
Early assessment and treatment can help prevent complications such as joint stiffness, adhesions, loss of function, or chronic pain.
To read : Hand Therapy: An Effective Alternative to Long Medical Wait Times
Our hand therapy specialists treat a wide range of injuries, whether recent or long-standing. Hand therapy benefits athletes, manual workers, individuals recovering from surgery, and anyone experiencing progressive or persistent pain.
These injuries typically occur after a fall, impact, accident, or sudden movement, and require rapid, precise intervention. They include:
These conditions often appear impressive, and they require advanced expertise to be corrected:
Some issues develop gradually, sometimes without a clear injury:
To read : Rehabilitation of Hand and Wrist Injuries with Hand Therapy
After hand or wrist surgery, the first few days are critical. Prompt, well-structured rehabilitation helps protect the repair, prevent stiffness, and ensure optimal functional recovery.
Our teams provide:
We work closely with surgeons to ensure precise, coordinated follow-up care.
Certified Hand Therapists represent the global gold standard in hand therapy. This designation requires:
There are fewer than 20 CHTs in Québec, making Rockland and Brossard DIX30 unique centers of excellence. Four Certified Hand Therapists practice at these locations, bringing together over 50 years of combined experience and training future CHTs.
Each visit begins with a comprehensive assessment to identify the cause of your condition and its impact on daily life. Your therapist will evaluate:
A personalized treatment plan is then developed, which may include:
An open wound, a displaced fracture, or a clear tendon injury should be treated as urgent first, followed by hand therapy. Your hand surgeon likely knows our Certified Hand Therapy team and may refer you directly.
Regain your normal movements, activities, and daily comfort without pain.
Our hand therapy experts at Kinatex Rockland and Kinatex Brossard DIX30 will guide you toward a safe and optimal recovery.