Offering first class care and advice for all upper limb injuries and conditions.
Katherine Butler
I am a Clinical Specialist in Hand Therapy with over 25 years of experience. My passion is helping people with a variety of shoulder, arm, wrist, and hand conditions by using evidence-based treatment techniques. Although I treat a wide variety of conditions, I have a particular interest in musicians’ injuries, hypermobility and task specific dystonia. I enjoy problem solving and working with my patients to devise personalised treatment programmes.
Katherine Butler
B.Ap(Sc)OT, AHT(BAHT), A.Mus.A(Flute)
London Hand Therapy
After surgery
Post-operative wound management, splinting, swelling control, scar management, or rehabilitative exercises to aid recovery.
Arthritis
Discuss ways of treating and managing rheumatoid and osteoarthritis to maximise strength and function, and minimise pain and deformity.
Performing arts medicine
Individualised instrument specific rehabilitation programmes to assist with return to play and injury prevention.
Trauma
Rehabilitation for any trauma case whether it be a fracture, ligament injury, dislocation, or crush injury.
Nerve and tendon injuries
Injuries relating to tendon or nerve lacerations, muscle tension, or nerve compression may require splinting, swelling control, rehabilitative exercises, and functional retraining to aid recovery.
Hypermobility
Treatment to help decrease pain, increase joint stability, and muscle strength with an emphasis on functional use and independence.
“Katherine’s professionalism, dedication, expertise, passion, knowledge, empathy, and desire for the best outcome is overwhelming and second to none.”
- Actor -
Wrist fractures
“With Katherine’s help I got through one of the most difficult stages in my career and life. After not playing for over four years, I am now fully recovered and enjoy performing all over the world.”
- Classical pianist -
Dystonia
“Katherine expertly and sensitively guided me through a complex medical and emotional recovery. Thanks to her knowledge, expertise and caring individual and thoughtful approach, I now live pain free.”
- Photographer -
Shoulder pain
During your initial consultation a thorough assessment will guide the development of an individualised treatment plan that focuses on your needs, interests, and goals. During follow up consultations we will review and build on this programme, and use a variety of evidence-based treatment techniques.
Treatments are covered by most major insurance companies and I am registered with Health Professionals Council and a member of British Association of Hand Therapy.
Medicolegal
I have been preparing medicolegal reports for over 24 years. I receive instructions from solicitors and insurance companies and can act for both claimant and defendant with joint instructions also accepted.