04 May Healthy skin in the time of Corona
Coronavirus has changed our lifestyle in many ways. I personally have greatly increased the amount of times I wash and sanitise my hands and I’m...
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29 Apr Why seek home visit hand therapy?
As natural ageing occurs, we all become more prone to falls. One of the more common injuries we see in our elderly demographic are wrist...
22 Apr Hand Therapy Home Visits
During this time of social distancing and isolation, it has never been more important to ensure that we maintain a healthy and active lifestyle. At...
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...
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...