Hand Therapy
What is Hand Therapy?
Hand therapy is a specialised area of rehabilitation focused on treating conditions affecting the hands and upper limbs. Whether you are recovering from surgery, a sports injury, or managing a chronic condition, a specialised hand therapist provides the expert care needed to restore movement, strength, sensitivity, and functional use of the hand.
About Benjamin
Aquilina
Benjamin is a highly experienced Occupational Hand Therapist with over 15 years of clinical expertise in Malta and the United Kingdom. He currently serves as a Clinical Tutor at the University of Malta and possesses vast experience across both the public and private sectors. Benjamin brings a genuine enthusiasm to the specialised assessment and treatment of the hand, driven by the immense satisfaction of helping patients regain functional use and independence in their daily lives.
Qualifications & Expertise
Benjamin’s practice is built on a strong academic foundation and international experience:
· BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy from University of Malta (2009).
· MSc in Hand Therapy from Brunel University, London, UK (2012).
· Specialised Training: Accredited by the British Association of Hand Therapists (BAHT), with advanced skills in splinting, wound management, and chronic pain prevention.
· Clinical Experience: Extensive background working within major trauma, orthopaedic and plastic surgery units in the UK (including Chelsea and Westminster and Oxford University Hospitals), treating a wide range of complex hand injuries.
Conditions Treated
Benjamin provides tailored assessment and treatment for various conditions, including:
· Trauma: Fractures, ligament injuries, and tendon repairs.
· Nerve Conditions: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and peripheral nerve injuries.
· Chronic & Degenerative: Osteoarthritis, Dupuytren’s disease, and inflammatory conditions.
· Specialised Interventions: Custom fabrication of thermoplastic splints, scar management, and therapeutic exercise programmes.
With a focus on effective communication and patient-centred care, Benjamin is dedicated to helping you achieve the best possible recovery for your hand and wrist.