06 Sep My hands are numb, is it Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Many people automatically think of carpal tunnel syndrome as the main cause of hand tingling and numbness. There is a valid reason for this. The...
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28 Aug Splints of many colours
Did you know that splints used in the treatment of Carpal Tunnel, De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis and Osteoarthritis can be custom made in a variety of...
12 Aug Why do my wrists hurt when I type?
Have you been getting sore wrists now that you have been working more from home? This may be why… Given the rapid move to working from home...
31 Jul Tradies National Health Month
Toolkit - $800 Ute - $20,000 Your Health - Priceless You’ve made a big investment in your tools and truck. So you take good care of them, checking...
17 Jul How and why cold weather affects your injury and pain
Many of my patients report a significant increase of pain during the winter. If you have ever had an injury, trauma, or arthritis in the cold...
23 Jun I hurt my finger playing sport – when should I see a hand therapist?
Have you ever jarred your finger playing basketball? Got it caught in a guernsey? Knocked it in a tackle? These injuries can STING and make...
11 Jun Meet SARAH: Your helping hand with rheumatoid arthritis
Do you have rheumatoid arthritis? If you do, or know someone who does, you may be interested to know that there is a new evidence-based...
01 Jun Preventing hand injuries in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) is a rapidly growing sport and self-defense method practiced by millions of people around the world. It is primarily a grappling...
20 May How Much Does a Splint Cost?
This is one of the most common questions we get at Melbourne Hand Rehab. The answer depends on a few factors: What part of the...
14 May Splints and Thermoplastic
What is thermoplastic and why do we use it? If you’ve been to one of our clinics, you may have wondered why we have electric frying...