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...
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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...
27 Apr Netball finger and wrist injuries
Netball is one of Australia’s most popular sports, whether at an elite level or not. When it comes to dealing with athletes, it's important to...
12 Apr Return to work after a hand injury
5 things your hand therapist can do to help you achieve a smooth transition back to the workplace. If you experience a hand injury at work,...
30 Mar I think I have a hand fracture, what do I do now?
How to manage your hand fractures during COVID Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, if you were concerned that you had a fracture in your forearm, hand,...
22 Mar Ergonomic products for home or work
Ergonomic products for your desk and workstation Whether you have elected to keep working from home, or you have returned to the office, it's always important...
09 Mar Watch a cast being removed
Ever wondered about the process of removing a cast? Hand therapists use splints, braces and casts to support an injured area after an accident, illness...
16 Feb The do’s and don’ts of stretching after an injury
Regaining movement after an injury or immobilisation Assisting patients to overcome upper limb stiffness following injury and immobilisation constitutes a large part of a hand therapist's...
03 Feb Does cracking your knuckles cause arthritis?
Fact or fiction: Is cracking your knuckles bad for you and does it cause arthritis? Knuckle cracking is a behaviour that involves manipulation of the finger...