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...
Wrist Injuries Tag
18 Jun Skating injuries & how to avoid them
Roller skating, roller blading, scooters and skateboards – a few tips on how to avoid injuries. What new hobby have you picked up? As you can...
17 May Common upper limb volleyball injuries
Whether you are playing volleyball competitively or socially, it is important to understand how to use your upper limbs effectively to ensure correct technique and...
19 Apr Pet-related hand injuries and how to avoid them
You paw thing!!! Hand therapy tips on how to stay safe around your pet Australians LOVE their pets – almost two-thirds of us have at least...
20 Dec The Sinister Scaphoid Fracture
The scaphoid is one of the eight carpal bones in the wrist. This bone is very important to wrist strength, stability, and function. Scaphoid fractures are...
08 Nov Wrist Sprain
Cinderella Pathology Wrist sprain is described as a Cinderella Pathology by the International Federation of Societies for Surgery of the Hand (IFFSH). A Cinderella Pathology is...
16 Aug Wrist Course: Assessment and Management
Melbourne Hand Rehab's founder and physiotherapist, Karen Fitt, is presenting a wrist assessment and management course in conjunction with the APA (Australian Physiotherapy Association). This...
15 May Don’t be a plonker!
Choosing to 'hover' your wrists over your mouse or keyboard rather than 'plonking' or resting them on the surface in front of you can save...
30 Oct Barista wrist injuries
Find out about Barista Wrist Injuries from Melbourne Hand Rehab Director and contributing author, Karen Fitt. As featured in Bean Scene Magazine. When we think of...