23 May Hand Therapy Week 2023
Did you know that finger and hand injuries are the most common type of work-related injury in Australia? During Hand Therapy Week 2023 (Monday 5 –...
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17 May Hand pain from arthritis? This may help
Occupational therapy eases pain and improves function when osteoarthritis occurs in the joint connecting thumb and wrist. Hand therapy is an area of advanced practice for...
26 Apr Sensory retraining after a hand injury
Sensory retraining is a crucial aspect of hand therapy following a hand injury. It helps to re-educate the brain and restore normal sensation to the...
19 Apr What happens if you don’t get treatment for a broken finger?
While broken fingers may not seem like a serious injury, they can have long-term consequences if left untreated. A broken finger is a common orthopaedic injury...
30 Mar What is DeQuervain’s?
What causes DeQuervain’s Tenosynovitis and how hand therapy can help Hand therapy is an area of advanced practice for physiotherapists and occupational therapists. Practitioners of hand...
24 Mar So you think you are double jointed?
Everybody knows at least one person who has said their fingers are 'double jointed' and if you don’t, it’s because you’re the one that says it!...
27 Feb Avoiding injuries for musicians
We’ve all been there: an important exam, gig, or concert is coming up and you can’t seem to spend enough time in the practice room....
03 Feb 5 ‘water-tight’ reasons to love hydrotherapy
Hydrotherapy is up and running at Melbourne Hand Rehab! Now is a great time to start or get back on track with your rehabilitation. Here...
24 Jan Why do I have swollen hands in hot weather?
Ever wondered why on a hot day your hands might become red puffy and swollen? Perhaps you struggle with engagement, wedding or other rings during...
20 Dec Custom made splints & braces
Our hand therapists use splints and braces to support an injured area after an accident, illness or operation. Custom made splints and braces are created...