handtherapy
nounUK /ˈhændˌθerəpi/
US /ˈhændˌθerəpi/
Handtherapy is special exercise and care that helps a hurt hand get strong and work again.
After she broke her wrist, she went to handtherapy twice a week to learn to grip things again.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A branch of rehabilitation medicine focused on treating injuries and conditions of the hand, wrist, and forearm.
The clinic added a handtherapy unit staffed by certified therapists.
3. A set of home exercises prescribed to restore hand function after surgery.
His handtherapy included squeezing a soft ball every morning.
4. Informal term for soothing care such as massage given to tired hands.
After typing all day, she treated herself to some handtherapy with warm oil.