16 Aug Snow sport injuries
Snow sports continue to grow in popularity. With an early start to this year's snow season we expect to also see a rise in snow...
Author: Melbourne Hand Rehab
28 Jul Feeling sore at your desk? Here are 3 helpful stretches
Simple finger, forearm and shoulder stretches for work-related muscle pain It’s been a long week at work. You’ve spent the last five days sitting at your...
27 Jul The Graduate Fellowship Program at Melbourne Hand Rehab
Hand therapy and the Graduate Fellowship program: a rewarding experience My name is Harrison Vercoe and I’m an Occupational Therapist from Melbourne. I began studying Occupational...
21 Jul Common basketball finger injuries
Basketball finger injuries are all too common. If you have played basketball, whether it be at a professional or competitive level, a backyard shoot around...
04 Jul The SARAH program for rheumatoid arthritis
If you have rheumatoid arthritis, the SARAH program can help your hand strength and function. The SARAH program is an evidence based, clinically tested, rheumatoid arthritis management program...
14 Jun IFSSH & IFSHT & FESSH combined congress
Graduate Fellowship in Hand Therapy Melbourne Hand Rehab Director Karen Fitt, was invited to present to international hand surgery and hand therapy colleagues in the Leadership/Career Development...
03 Jun Hand Therapy Week – sports guard a winner
Sports guard a win for Ultimate Frisbee player to attend National Championship In recognition of Hand Therapy Week, we are sharing stories about the importance of...
03 Jun Hand Therapy Week – Tiff Hall
Fitness queen Tiff Hall finds way back to the gym after injuries In recognition of Hand Therapy Week, we are sharing stories about the importance of...
02 Jun IFSSH & IFSHT & FESSH combined congress
Melbourne Hand Rehabs highly respected owner/director —Karen Fitt will be speaking at the IFSSH & IFSHT & FESSH combined congress next week in London. This is...
01 Jun Wrist pain with push ups?
Push-up modifications to alleviate wrist pain Do your wrists bother you during push-ups? This is not an uncommon complaint. Hand therapist Karen Friesen demonstrates 3 modifications...