20 Aug Raynaud’s Disease: Cold, white fingers!!
The first time my fingertips went cold and very white, I was a little freaked out. They looked white, almost dead. My thoughts were: What...
Author: Melbourne Hand Rehab
06 Aug How do I become a hand therapist?
Hand Therapy Hand therapy is an amazing career path that is rewarding for your patient, and also for you as a therapist. We watch people return...
23 Jul What is a Hand Therapist?
I often hear, 'I didn't even know that there were hand therapists'! Well, we do exist and are highly educated and trained in upper extremity...
09 Jul What is a Ganglion?
Ganglion cysts are a common cause of wrist pain. Sometimes you can see a ganglion on your wrist. It usually looks like a small ball...
25 Jun Does the cold weather affect my healing and pain?
It does! Have you ever had a grandparent or person in your life tell you when it is going to rain? Or maybe you have you...
11 Jun Recovering From Surgery
Are you or someone you know, about to have or recovering from surgery? Upper limb or hand surgery can be daunting. This affects your use...
28 May Skiing Season is Here! (and so is skier’s thumb!!)
Winter is coming! Now that we all have finished watching Game Of Thrones in the comfort of our homes, why not have some fun in the...
16 May Football Fingers / Joint Dislocations
Yay! Football season is well underway. I feel better with the colder weather knowing that football season is here. Although, football players often sustain finger, hand,...
02 May Does smoking really affect my healing?
Does smoking really make that big of a difference?? About 25% of our adult population smokes cigarettes. We understand that quitting smoking can be extremely difficult. ...
25 Apr Yoga and your wrists
Do you have difficulty with certain poses in yoga due to your wrists? Yoga is a common practice that benefits our physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing. ...