09 Mar Watch a cast being removed
Ever wondered about the process of removing a cast? Hand therapists use splints, braces and casts to support an injured area after an accident, illness...
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16 Feb The do’s and don’ts of stretching after an injury
Regaining movement after an injury or immobilisation Assisting patients to overcome upper limb stiffness following injury and immobilisation constitutes a large part of a hand therapist's...
03 Feb Does cracking your knuckles cause arthritis?
Fact or fiction: Is cracking your knuckles bad for you and does it cause arthritis? Knuckle cracking is a behaviour that involves manipulation of the finger...
31 Jan Does telehealth work for kids with hand injuries?
Curious about telehealth for kids? Occupational Therapist Katherine Dalton from Queensland Children's Hospital explains how telehealth can be helpful for kids with hand injuries. Repost from...
10 Jan Yes telehealth is available for hand therapy
You need to see a hand therapist but currently in Iso, or simply prefer not to venture out - how telehealth hand therapy can help. With...
13 Dec Why do my hands hurt when mountain biking?
Help! My wrist and hand hurts after MTB You entered a mountain bike race that was just a bit out of your league and you finished...
03 Dec Handy tricks & tools for Xmas baking if you have arthritis
It’s time to crack open the Christmas decoration boxes, purchase an advent calendar, and start planning the festivities – because Christmas is coming! As we...
03 Dec Linda’s most delicious gingerbread recipe
Gingerbread – delicious easy to make cookies for Christmas Gingerbread is the perfect baking family activity. It's fun, easy to do (and pretty hard to muck...
30 Nov Lymphoedema and flying
Finally we can fly again! Many people with lymphoedema may worry about the practicalities of travelling and taking holidays. Will the combination of low cabin...
23 Nov Return to rock climbing – prevent new injuries
I don’t know about you, but I’m so excited to get back to my bouldering gym! However, I’ve already seen an increase in the number of...