01 May Dry Needling in Hand Therapy
Dry needling is a powerful, evidence-based technique that's gaining traction in hand rehabilitation—yet often overlooked in favor of traditional methods such as manual therapy, exercises,...
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12 Mar Benefits of custom made splints
At Melbourne Hand Rehab we offer a variety of splinting options to help treat different injuries affecting the fingers, wrist and elbow. We make customised...
19 Feb Common football injuries during pre-season training
Pre-season training is an exciting time for football players, but it also comes with injury risks especially to the hands and wrists. As a hand...
20 Jan Understanding stiff fingers
Anatomy of the fingers, the biomechanics behind stiff fingers, and the role hand therapy plays in rehabilitation. As hand therapists, we spend a significant amount of...
08 Jan Tennis Elbow: causes, symptoms & treatment
Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylalgia medically, is a common overuse injury that causes pain on the outer part of the elbow. While it’s associated with...
05 Dec Effective scar management in hand therapy
Scars can be a common result of injuries or surgeries, especially in the hand, where function and dexterity are highly important. Effective scar management is...
11 Nov Important things to know after hand surgery
Hand therapy is a key part of your recovery following hand surgery. It is important that you see a hand therapist as soon as possible after...
28 Oct Scaling new heights: Injury prevention and hand health when bouldering
Bouldering, the art of climbing short but challenging routes without ropes, has evolved from a niche activity into a mainstream sport embraced by enthusiasts worldwide....
22 Oct When to seek urgent care for a hand injury
I've hurt my hand and unsure if I need to see a doctor or go to hospital? If your hand has any of the following symptoms...
01 Oct Compression gloves for arthritis
How do compression gloves work? Compression gloves are designed to promote blood circulation to increase skin temperature and relieve pain. The gloves provide light but firm...