31 Aug Handwriting
How hand therapy can assist with handwriting skills Handwriting is a skill that every child learns to develop from a very early age. Starting with general...
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16 Aug Snow sport injuries
Snow sports continue to grow in popularity. With an early start to this year's snow season we expect to also see a rise in snow...
28 Jul Feeling sore at your desk? Here are 3 helpful stretches
Simple finger, forearm and shoulder stretches for work-related muscle pain It’s been a long week at work. You’ve spent the last five days sitting at your...
21 Jul Common basketball finger injuries
Basketball finger injuries are all too common. If you have played basketball, whether it be at a professional or competitive level, a backyard shoot around...
04 Jul The SARAH program for rheumatoid arthritis
If you have rheumatoid arthritis, the SARAH program can help your hand strength and function. The SARAH program is an evidence based, clinically tested, rheumatoid arthritis management program...
03 Jun Hand Therapy Week – sports guard a winner
Sports guard a win for Ultimate Frisbee player to attend National Championship In recognition of Hand Therapy Week, we are sharing stories about the importance of...
03 Jun Hand Therapy Week – Tiff Hall
Fitness queen Tiff Hall finds way back to the gym after injuries In recognition of Hand Therapy Week, we are sharing stories about the importance of...
01 Jun Wrist pain with push ups?
Push-up modifications to alleviate wrist pain Do your wrists bother you during push-ups? This is not an uncommon complaint. Hand therapist Karen Friesen demonstrates 3 modifications...
31 May Mobile phone thumb pain
If you've recently found yourself with sore thumbs you're not alone. Melbourne Hand Rehab Director Karen Fitt was recently featured in The Australian Newspaper to share her insights...
28 Apr Tips for avoiding smartphone hand pain
The effects of smartphones on our fingers, hands and elbows Did you know that the average Australian will spend 17 years of their life on their...