REKA Blog
Expert insights on rehabilitation and recovery
Home Exercise Programs: Why Daily Practice Wins
Short, frequent hand therapy home exercises outperform occasional long sessions — here’s how to stick with them.
Read MoreHow to Book Hand Therapy in Sri Lanka with REKA
Channeling options at Asiri Galle, Delta Ambalangoda, Hemas Thalawathugoda, and Ruhunu Hospital — plus WhatsApp booking.
Read MoreReturning to Work After a Hand Injury in Sri Lanka
Plan a safe return to work with graded duties, job simulation, and therapist clearance after hand injury.
Read MorePediatric Hand Therapy and Burn Care: Supporting Children
How therapy adapts for children with hand injuries or burns — play-based exercise, orthoses, and family roles.
Read MoreCompression Therapy for Hand Edema and Burn Scars
How pressure wraps and garments support edema control and hypertrophic scar remodeling.
Read MoreScar Remodeling Timeline: What Happens Over 12–18 Months
Understand immature vs mature scars and why long-term scar therapy still matters after burns and surgery.
Read MoreHand Stiffness After Casting or Injury: What Helps
Why fingers stiffen after immobilisation and which therapy strategies restore motion.
Read MoreWhen Should You Start Hand Therapy After Injury?
Timing matters: too late invites stiffness; too early without guidance can harm repairs. Here’s how decisions are made.
Read MoreOccupational Therapy vs Physiotherapy for Hand Injuries
Clear comparison for Sri Lankan patients choosing care after hand injury, surgery, or burns.
Read MorePreventing Burn Contractures in the Hand and Wrist
Positioning, orthoses, and early motion strategies that reduce burn contracture risk during healing.
Read MoreSilicone for Hand Scars: How Sheets and Gels Help
Why medical-grade silicone is a first-line option for hypertrophic hand scars and how to use it correctly.
Read MoreNerve Injury Hand Therapy: Sensation and Strength Recovery
What to expect after median, ulnar, or radial nerve injury — protection, re-education, and realistic timelines.
Read MoreHow to Reduce Hand Swelling After Injury or Surgery
Practical, clinician-aligned strategies for hand edema: elevation, compression, movement, and when to seek help.
Read MoreFinger Fracture Therapy: Getting Motion Back Safely
After a finger fracture, stiffness is common. Learn how therapy restores motion without compromising bone healing.
Read MoreTendon Repair Rehabilitation: Protecting Motion After Surgery
How hand therapists balance protection and early motion after flexor or extensor tendon repair.
Read MorePost-Surgical Hand Therapy Timeline: Week by Week
A practical overview of typical post-operative hand therapy phases — from protection to strengthening.
Read MoreCustom Splinting After Hand Injury: Why Fit Matters
How custom thermoplastic splints protect repairs, reduce pain, and improve healing after hand injuries in Sri Lanka.
Read MoreWhat to Expect During Hand Therapy Recovery
A clear Sri Lanka patient guide to hand therapy: assessment, exercises, splinting, and realistic recovery timelines.
Read MoreScar Management Tips for Better Hand Mobility
Evidence-informed scar care for surgical, traumatic, and burn scars — silicone, massage, pressure, and mobility.
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