20 Mar What is a goniometer?
Unlocking movement: The role of goniometers in Hand Therapy What is a goniometer? A goniometer is a device used to measure the range of motion (ROM)...
Hand Therapy Tag
23 Nov Concerned about your grip strength?
Assessing and improving your grip strength You may have found that your hand or hands are experiencing a reduction in their overall grip strength. This may...
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...
29 Oct Hand therapy – more than just hands
“But don’t you just treat hands?” – Things we do at Melbourne Hand Rehab that you might never have expected! Our team of highly trained therapists...
15 Feb Stage 4 lockdown as it applies to Hand Therapy
Please see our update on the Stage 4 lockdown as it applies to us in hand therapy Strict stage 4 for Monday-Wednesday this week (15-17...
15 Dec What is hand therapy?
Never heard of what a hand therapist does? You’re not the only one, however we are important health professional that can help with your arm...
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...
17 Sep Why is my finger locked or clicking? Do I need surgery?
What is trigger finger? Have your ever had your finger 'locked' into place or feel 'clicking' with bending and straightening? Is the finger difficult to straighten...