18 Mar COVID-19 Do I still go to hand therapy?
The COVID-19 pandemic is creating a lot of questions, panic, and is just a scary time. At Melbourne Hand Rehab we are here for you. We...
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05 Mar Getting Back to Sport Sooner
Football season is back! And with it comes those niggly thumb and finger injuries – fractures, dislocations and more. Can you play through them? Should you? Usually,...
24 Feb Can I drive with a splint or brace on?
This is a common question we hear from people at Melbourne Hand Rehab when we fabricate or provide them with a splint. Unfortunately, there is...
19 Dec What is Telehealth and how can it help you?
Telehealth is the use of safe and secure video conferencing software to connect you with your Melbourne Hand Rehab therapist. Through this system we are...
19 Nov My Darn Thumb!! What can I do about osteoarthritis in my thumb?
Are you getting excruciating sharp pain at the base of your thumb and losing strength in your grip and pinch? You may have osteoarthritis (OA)...
05 Nov Hydrotherapy and your hand, wrist, or elbow injury
Will hydrotherapy really help my recovery? For those that love getting in the pool – Great news! Hydrotherapy, or exercise in a heated pool, is often...
01 Oct Upper limb injuries in golf – golfers elbow and GRULI’s
Most people consider golf to be a low impact sport, however golf injuries are common. Professional and amateur golfers are at risk of Golf-related upper limb...
17 Sep Why is my finger locked or clicking? Do I need surgery?
Trigger Finger Have your ever had your finger 'locked' into place or feel 'clicking' with bending and straightening? Is the finger difficult to straighten on its...
03 Sep Touchscreen difficulties? Do you have Zombie Finger?
Zombie finger, that’s a name that spikes intrigue. Well I must say, although I was aware this could be a problem, I had not heard...
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...