19 Apr Pet-related hand injuries and how to avoid them
You paw thing!!! Hand therapy tips on how to stay safe around your pet Australians LOVE their pets – almost two-thirds of us have at least...
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05 Apr What is Dad Quervains?
A lot changes when you have a baby. Your focus shifts from yourself to this tiny thing that requires all of your attention all of...
31 Mar What is Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)?
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome - CRPS Since the 17th century, there have been documented accounts of altered body responses to trauma at the hands. Authors during the...
25 Mar The do’s and don’ts of taking care of your splint
Melbourne Hand Rehab hand therapists make custom splints for your fingers, hands, wrists, and/or elbows. Our splints are made of thermoplastic material that is water...
11 Mar Custom made leather splints
We are excited to announce that our leather splint lab is up and running. We custom make leather splints to fit you individually. These splints provide...
16 Feb Tennis elbow but you don’t play tennis?
Haven’t picked up a tennis racket in years but you’ve been diagnosed with tennis elbow. How could that be?! What is tennis elbow (lateral elbow tendinopathy)? Despite being...
03 Feb Kids messy handwriting: when to get help
In the age of digital technology, does handwriting even matter any more? Should you be concerned about your child's messy handwriting? So much is done on keyboards...
14 Jan Handy tips for your cricketing injuries
From the Backyard to the Big Bash – here’s some handy tips for your cricketing injuries. Cricket is one of the most loved sports in Australia....
28 Dec Help! My cast is hot and itchy!
Okay so its not great that you have to wear a cast or splint during summer. Even worse when it gets hot and itchy. Here are...
21 Dec Top 12 Rules for Backyard Cricket
The sun is shining and the BBQ is sizzling, it’s time to get the family together for Australia’s favourite summer pastime – Backyard Cricket! But as...