07 Oct Radial Nerve Palsy: “I can’t lift my wrist or fingers”
Radial Nerve Palsy can be frightening. In particular, losing the ability to lift your wrist or fingers can feel alarming. Without understanding the cause, it’s...
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28 Sep Staying safe while carving your Halloween pumpkin: avoiding hand injuries
Thinking about carving your own glowing jack-o’-lantern this spooky season? Here are our pumpkin carving safety tips. In Australia, Halloween may not have the same historical...
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...
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,...
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...
02 Dec Thank you Pro Physio Plus
Thank you Pro Physio Plus for hosting hand therapists Jess and Steph. We enjoyed presenting on how to treat common hand injuries and look forward...
04 May What is Physitrack?
Physitrack is a home based exercise program made specifically for you, by your hand therapist. PhysiApp – Complete your exercise anytime, anywhere. Melbourne Hand Rehab hand therapists issue...
25 Mar The do’s and don’ts of taking care of your splint
Melbourne Hand Rehab hand therapists make custom splints for your fingers, hands, wrists, and/or elbows. Our splints are made of thermoplastic material that is water...
17 Jul How and why cold weather affects your injury and pain
Many of my patients report a significant increase of pain during the winter. If you have ever had an injury, trauma, or arthritis in the cold...
09 Jul What is a Ganglion?
Ganglion cysts are a common cause of wrist pain. Sometimes you can see a ganglion on your wrist. It usually looks like a small ball...