Children’s hands grow, heal quickly, and scar actively. Therapy must protect growth and development while preventing contractures that could worsen with growth spurts.
What makes pediatric care different
- Play-based exercises to improve adherence
- Frequent orthosis refits as the child grows
- Family education for home programs
- Attention to school tasks and handwriting when relevant
- Scar and itch strategies suitable for sensitive skin
Burns in children
Scalds are a common childhood burn mechanism globally. Hand involvement needs early positioning and follow-up because growth can amplify untreated contractures.
Educational information only. It does not replace assessment by a qualified clinician. Seek urgent care for severe pain, infection signs, sudden loss of sensation, or circulation changes.
Need hand therapy in Sri Lanka? REKA offers sessions at Asiri Hospital Galle, Delta Hospital Ambalangoda, Hemas Hospital Thalawathugoda, and Ruhunu Hospital channeling. Book via doc.lk, eChannelling (D12278), WhatsApp, or the contact form on handtherapy.lk.